LONDON, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

- Middle East´s Largest Telecom Operator Augments Mobile and Fixed-Line Broadband Connectivity

Level 3 Communications, Inc. today announced the expansion of its relationship with Etisalat, one of the world´s largest telecommunications companies. Level 3 will provide Etisalat with IP transit services and high-speed IP (HSIP) to connect Etisalat to several cities in Europe and deepen the company´s connections between the Middle East and Europe.

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Level 3´s services will enhance Etisalat´s ability to service the rapid growth it is seeing in demand for broadband, which is being fueled by the company´s investments in next-generation mobile (LTE) and fixed-line (FTTx) infrastructure. Additionally, Level 3´s services are designed to support Etisalat´s business through increased route diversity for its high-speed Internet ports.

"Level 3 will now join our other European partners in helping Etisalat to deliver an unsurpassed experience in terms of IP transit connectivity, " said Ali Amiri, executive vice president of Carrier & Wholesale at Etisalat UAE. "Etisalat is committed to delivering superior service to its customers through intelligent network architecture, and by expanding our work with Level 3 we´re better able to support that mission. This agreement further strengthens our position as the region´s premier Smart Hub solution provider and reinforces our ability to service our global client base."

Level 3 has continually made investments to serve its Middle East customers, both in terms of ongoing network infrastructure expansion and by providing regionalized sales support with on-the-ground Level 3´s Direct Sales Partners such as the Apex Group.

"Our work with Etisalat is a great example of the benefits of scalable interconnectivity across Level 3´s European network - a network that includes more than 380 points of presence across the continent and supports connectivity to the Middle East and beyond, " said James Heard, president of European Markets at Level 3. "In line with our commitment to expansion, Level 3 continues to invest in its network to better serve the demands of this growing region."

To learn more about Level 3´s services in the Middle East, please visit http://www.level3.com/Global-Reach/Middle-East.aspx.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. is a leading international provider of fiber-based communications services. Enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver services with an industry-leading combination of scalability and value over an end-to-end fiber network. Level 3 offers a portfolio of metro and long-haul services, including transport, data, Internet, content delivery and voice. Level 3 services are provided by wholly-owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.Level3.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some of the statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature. These statements are based on management´s current expectations or beliefs. These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3´s control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to: the current uncertainty in the global financial markets and the global economy; a discontinuation of the development and expansion of the Internet as a communications medium and marketplace for the distribution and consumption of data and video; and disruptions in the financial markets that could affect Level 3´s ability to obtain additional financing. Additional factors include, but are not limited to, the company´s ability to: increase and maintain the volume of traffic on its network; develop effective business support systems; manage system and network failures or disruptions; develop new services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; adapt to rapid technological changes that lead to further competition; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; successfully integrate acquisitions; and meet all of the terms and conditions of debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3´s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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