Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Fri, June 4, 2010
Thu, June 3, 2010 
BOSTON--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that it has expanded its operations and is enhancing its local presence in Boston. This initiative reflects Level 3a™s ongoing commitment to enhancing its presence in local markets throughout the country, with the goal of providing mid-market enterprises with a world-class customer experience.
"Ita™s encouraging to see Level 3 invest in Boston and bring local businesses competitive solutions for a broad range of communication services"
aIta™s encouraging to see Level 3 invest in Boston and bring local businesses competitive solutions for a broad range of communication services,a said Brenda MacDonald, senior vice president of carrier operations for TNCI, Inc. aWhile much of the industry is focused on operational consolidation, Level 3a™s local approach demonstrates their commitment toward meeting their customersa™ region-specific needs.a
In support of this local-expansion effort, Level 3 is growing and realigning its local workforce in Boston to combine a local presence, in-depth marketplace knowledge and broad expertise in the communications industry. Through a combination of its extensive backbone network, metro fiber-optic footprint, and a locally focused sales and customer support team, Level 3 provides greater opportunities for mid-market enterprises to take advantage of Level 3a™s broad portfolio of communications services.
aBoston is a unique market and one that is a crucial part of our local strategy,a said Tracy Davis, Level 3a™s general manager for New England. aOffering industry expertise and a local marketplace knowledge gleaned from our on-the-ground support team, Level 3 is committed to continually improving the customer experience in Boston and providing high-quality communications services that offer a competitive alternative for local businesses.a
The company plans to add capacity to the network in the region and expand the number of businesses that are directly connected to the Level 3 network. This expansion will provide mid-market enterprises with access to the full suite of Level 3 services and allow them to quickly and easily increase their bandwidth as business needs grow. The expansion of operations in Boston marks the continuation of a locally focused strategy that Level 3 launched successfully in mid-2009.
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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Forward-Looking Statement
Some of the statements made in this press release are forward-looking in nature. These statements are based on managementa™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 3a™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; disruptions in the financial markets that could affect Level 3a™s ability to obtain additional financing; as well as the companya™s ability to: increase and maintain the volume of traffic on the network; successfully integrate acquisitions; develop effective business support systems; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; manage system and network failures or disruptions; develop new services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; adapt to rapid technological changes that lead to further competition; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; and meet all of the terms and conditions of debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3a™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.
