Broomfileld, Colorado - (The Hosting News) - Thursday 11th of March 2010 - Colocation, VoIP, and Internet backbone company, Level 3 Communications, has reported that its European Markets Group has been collaborating with BT Global Services, in an effort to expand backbone capacity in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Brady Rafuse, President and Chief Executive Officer of Level 3 European Markets noted, ''Working together to deliver this fundamental network is a great achievement for both Level 3 and BT. 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.''

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.

George Nazi, Managing Director, 21CN Core Convergence, BT Design added, ''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. 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.''

Level 3 Communications, Inc., an international communications company, operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world. Through its customers, Level 3 is the primary provider of Internet connectivity for millions of broadband subscribers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services over its broadband fiber optic network including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, voice services and voice over IP services. The services are designed to provide building blocks that enable Level 3's customers to meet growing demands for advanced communications solutions.The principal components offered by Level 3's (3)VoIP Enhanced Local service include network trunking, local telephone numbers, local number portability, the safety of E-911, operator assistance, caller ID, directory listings, and directory assistance. The service is designed to allow Level 3 customers to retain the flexibility to manage and control end-user features without the difficulties of implementing complex interconnection arrangements.

For more information about Level 3, please visit: www.level3.com.