Level 3 to Provide Backbone Solution Across Three Markets, Expanding Relationship with EWE TEL
LONDON, September 25, 2006 - Level 3 Communications’ European Markets Division today announced it has signed a new agreement with EWE TEL GmbH to provide network services across Western Europe, expanding its relationship with EWE TEL. Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 will provide 10GigE LAN PHY wavelength service, a standard enhancement to the Level 3 intercity wavelength service, connecting EWE TEL’s main Internet exchange points in Europe.
EWE TEL GmbH is one of the largest regional carriers in Germany, providing a large share of telecommunications services in northern Germany. As a full service provider, EWE TEL has approximately 300,000 customers, more than 30,000 business customers, and offers services including mobile, private line, dark fiber and other network solutions.
"Level 3 already serves as a key provider for both transport and high speed Internet Protocol (IP) services to EWE TEL GmbH," said Dr. Manfred Burke chief technology officer of EWE TEL GmbH. "We have been impressed with the reliability and stability of Level 3’s network, and our past experience with Level 3 gave us great confidence in expanding our relationship with them. The portfolio that Level 3 offers will enable us to manage the growth we are experiencing in our business."
With its 10GigE LAN PHY offering a dedicated Ethernet point-to-point service, Level 3 enables customers to leverage cost-effective and familiar Ethernet technology to build and grow large IP backbones. This service is available across the majority of Level 3’s fiber-based network in the United States and in Europe, including extensions to key metropolitan points of presence.
"We are delighted to be expanding our relationship with EWE TEL GmbH, helping them to continue to grow their business," said Uwe Nickl, managing director, Central and Eastern Europe for Level 3. "The continuous investment that Level 3 makes in its network enables our customers to scale in line with their growth demands, and take advantage of new technology."
With one of the world’s largest IP backbones, Level 3 provides reliable high capacity to meet growing demand from customers. The company offers Internet connectivity in 82 key markets in addition to a comprehensive suite of network services that serve as building blocks for its customers’ diverse service offerings.
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT), an international communications company, operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world, connecting 180 markets in 18 countries. The company serves a broad range of wholesale, enterprise and content customers with a comprehensive suite of services including: Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, voice and voice over IP services, content delivery and media distribution services. These services provide the building blocks to enable Level 3’s customers to meet their growing demands for advanced communications solutions. The company’s Web address is www.Level3.com.
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