Level 3 to Provide Voice and Data Services, Enhance Network Capabilities for TSI

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that it has signed an agreement with TSI, a regional service provider based in Los Angeles. Level 3 will provide TSI with a suite of voice services as well as data capabilities that will broaden the breadth of services TSI provides to its regional and national customers.

TSI requires comprehensive voice services that enable the company to differentiate itself from other regional providers in a highly competitive market. Level 3’s balance of high-quality voice solutions with competitive prices and advanced data solutions enable regional providers to offer a superior customer experience and service.

"Customer demand for first-rate voice services has never been higher, and we need solutions that will help us thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace,” said Deborah Ward, CEO for TSI. "We chose Level 3 because of the company’s ability to provide Tier 1 carrier-grade services at rates that allow us to compete more effectively against other regional service providers. Level 3’s comprehensive voice services have enabled us to offer our customers premium solutions that capitalize on this rising demand and strengthen our national position.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 is providing TSI with voice termination, private line, direct Internet access (DIA), IP toll-free and enterprise voice services. TSI will resell these services to its regional and national customers, enabling them to leverage Level 3’s extensive local capabilities, including local customer care, a deep understanding of the business community, an innovative network designed for business solutions, and recognized experience in providing voice services.

"Our comprehensive portfolio of voice and data services is designed to provide customers like TSI with high-performing, highly competitive solutions that leverage the power of a Tier 1 Internet backbone,” said Andrew Crouch, president of Sales for Level 3. "We want to make it as efficient as possible for our customers to work with Level 3 to meet their growing telecommunications needs and succeed in their respective markets.”

Level 3 uses its extensive fiber-optic network, metro assets and a locally focused sales and sales support organization to deliver world-class voice, video and data solutions to enterprise customers and service providers throughout the United States.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) 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. For more information, visit www.Level3.com.

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