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Level 3 Providing Network Services to Tiscali International Network

Posted on: Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 06:00 CDT

BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. , today announced that it has signed agreements to supply optical wavelength services to Tiscali International Network BV, the carrier arm of Tiscali, the European Internet communications company.

Under the agreements, Level 3 is supplying Tiscali International Network with 2.5- and 10-gigabit wavelengths connecting Europe to New York, Chicago and other U.S. markets. Tiscali International Network will use the wavelengths to upgrade their network capacity into main Internet exchange points on both U.S. coasts.

"Tiscali group is one of Europe's leading Internet communications companies, and we are delighted that Level 3 has been chosen to support this network expansion," said Brady Rafuse, president of Level 3's operations in Europe. "These agreements highlight the value and flexibility of our wavelength service, which allows high-bandwidth customers like Tiscali to quickly expand capacity by leveraging the efficiency and operational capabilities of the Level 3 network platform."

"Reach, network performance and reliability were all key factors in selecting a provider for this important initiative," said Paolo Susnik, TINet's chief executive officer. "We're very pleased to be partnering with Level 3, and look forward to providing our customers with even higher levels of service quality and availability."

Level 3's (3)Link Intercity Wavelength service offers a high-capacity transport solution that allows customers to maintain control of the network as if it is their own network, including control of the routing and the protection scheme, on any of Level 3's North American, European or transatlantic network routes. Customers of the service include three of the four largest telecom companies in the world, five of the top six cable companies (MSOs) in the U.S., and two of the top three consumer Internet service providers in North America.

Tiscali International Network is a subsidiary of Tiscali S.p.A (Nuovo Mercato, Milan: TIS, Nouveau Marche, Paris: 005773), focused on delivering clear channel, IP Transit, Remote Peering, Wholesale ADSL and Wholesale Voice services to Carriers, xSPs and large corporations in Europe and the U.S. Tiscali International Network backbone is based on 15,000 kilometers of long distance fiber and covers 15 countries in Europe plus the United States.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 is an international communications and information services company. The company operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world, is one of the largest providers of wholesale dial-up service to ISPs in North America and is the primary provider of Internet connectivity for millions of broadband subscribers, through its cable and DSL partners. The company offers a wide range of communications services over its 22,500 mile broadband fiber optic network including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, and patented Softswitch managed modem and voice services. Its Web address is http://www.level3.com/.

The company offers information services through its subsidiaries, Software Spectrum and (i)Structure. For additional information, visit their respective Web sites at http://www.softwarespectrum.com/ and http://www.i-structure.com/.

The Level 3 logo and (3)Link Intercity Wavelength are registered service marks of Level 3 Communications, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Forward Looking Statement

Some of the statements made by Level 3 in this press release are forward-looking in nature. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Level 3 believes that its primary risk factors include, but are not limited to: changes in the overall economy relating to, among other things, the September 11 attacks and subsequent events, substantial capital requirements; development of effective internal processes and systems; the ability to attract and retain high quality employees; technology; the number and size of competitors in its markets; law and regulatory policy; and the mix of products and services offered in the company's target markets. 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 release should be evaluated in light of these important factors.

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