Level 3 and BT Global Services Collaborate for Increased Network Capability in Central and Eastern Europe

London (ots/PRNewswire) -

Level 3 Communications' European Markets Group today announced
that it has been working collaboratively with BT Global Services to
expand backbone capacity in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). BT
Global Services targets the top 10,000 global multi-site
organisations worldwide, providing global reach and a complete range
of networked IT solutions and services to its customers. The expanded
relationship with Level 3 is part of BT's ongoing commitment to
transformation and is in line with BT Global Services' strategy of
focusing on the service layer and optimization.

The joint project in the CEE region has ensured that there is a
2,400 km fiber network fully equipped with next generation networking
capability. In addition, under the terms of this new multi-year
agreement, Level 3 will deliver wavelength services to BT within the
CEE region and more broadly through Europe. The agreement also
enables Level 3 to further expand its fiber-based network, offering
full services in the existing markets of Prague and Vienna while
adding new points of presence in Budapest, Bratislava and Ivancice.

"We have been working with Level 3 for a number of years here in
Europe and in the U.S. and are delighted to be expanding our
networking relationship with them," said George Nazi, managing
director, 21CN Core Convergence, BT Design. "Level 3 understands our
networking needs and business drivers and can provide us with the
reliable, scalable backbone and high-quality solutions that support
our commitment to transformation. This agreement underscores the
strength and quality of our network and the Level 3 network and is
important in enabling continued and expanded delivery of world-class
services in the CEE region, both today and well into the future."

"Working together to deliver this fundamental network is a great
achievement for both Level 3 and BT," said Brady Rafuse, president
and chief executive officer of Level 3 European Markets. "This
agreement is a testament to the continued commitment both companies
have to delivering a high quality service to customers. We are seeing
growing demand for Level 3 services in Central and Eastern Europe and
are pleased to be able to offer a comprehensive set of solutions to
our customers in this region."

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 http://www.Level3.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some of the statements that we make 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 our
control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important
factors that could prevent us from achieving our stated goals
include, but are not limited to our ability to: successfully
integrate acquisitions; increase the volume of traffic on our
network; defend our intellectual property and proprietary rights;
develop new products and services that meet customer demands and
generate acceptable margins; successfully complete commercial testing
of new technology and information systems to support new products and
services; attract and retain qualified management and other
personnel; and meet all of the terms and conditions of our 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.

About BT

BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications
solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal
activities include networked IT services; local, national and
international telecommunications services; higher-value broadband and
internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products
and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT
Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.

In the year ended 31 March 2007, BT Group plc's revenue was 20,223
million pounds Sterling with profit before taxation of 2,484 million
pounds Sterling.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of
the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and
New York. For more information, visit http://www.bt.com/aboutbt

For further information about BT

Enquiries about this news release can be made to the BT Group
Newsroom on its 24-hour number: 020-7356-5369. From outside the UK
dial +44-20-7356-5369. All news releases can be accessed at our web
site: http://www.bt.com/newscentre

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