Level 3 Powers Expanded Online Services for NHL

Broomfield, Colorado (ots/PRNewswire) -

- NHL Adds Full Bench of Level 3 Content Delivery Services to
Starting Line Up

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVLT) today announced that
the National Hockey League (NHL) has expanded its network services
commitment with Level 3 to include content storage, caching and
downloading, and high-definition (HD) video streaming. These services
complement the existing high-speed IP and video broadcast services
already provided by Level 3.

"Level 3 is an important partner in helping to meet our network
technology needs," said Grant Nodine, vice president of technology
for the NHL. "Level 3 provides a single-source solution for content
delivery that enables us to continue to build out our online presence
and take advantage of the power of the Internet to reach fans around
the world."

Level 3's services provide a key component of the technology
solution to enable the NHL to offer live and on-demand access to
hockey games, highlight reels and other online video content. Online
video will be available in HD, optimized for video quality and
download speed, to provide a premium end-user experience at
http://www.NHL.com.

"The NHL continues to reinforce their role as a leader in the
development and delivery of compelling online content for
professional sports," said Grant van Rooyen, president of Level 3's
Content Markets Group. "This expanded solution set for the NHL now
provides all the building blocks necessary to support their content
delivery needs and deliver an enhanced online viewing experience for
hockey fans."

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 http://www.Level3.com.

Level 3 Communications, Level 3, the red 3D brackets and the
Level 3 Communications logo are registered service marks of Level 3
Communications, LLC and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or
other countries. Level 3 services are provided by wholly owned
subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc. Any other service,
product or company names recited herein are trademarks or service
marks of their respective owners.

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 company's ability to: successfully integrate
acquisitions; increase the volume of traffic on the network; defend
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 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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