Level 3 Signs EWE TEL Deal

LONDON -- Level 3 Communications’ European Markets Division today announced it has signed a new agreement with EWE TEL GmbH to provide network services across Western Europe, expanding its relationship with EWE TEL. Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 will provide 10GigE LAN PHY wavelength service, a standard enhancement to the Level 3 intercity wavelength service, connecting EWE TEL’s main Internet exchange points in Europe.

EWE TEL GmbH is one of the largest regional carriers in Germany, providing a large share of telecommunications services in northern Germany. As a full service provider, EWE TEL has approximately 300,000 customers, more than 30,000 business customers, and offers services including mobile, private line, dark fiber and other network solutions.

“Level 3 already serves as a key provider for both transport and high speed Internet Protocol (IP) services to EWE TEL GmbH,” said Dr. Manfred Burke chief technology officer of EWE TEL GmbH. “We have been impressed with the reliability and stability of Level 3’s network, and our past experience with Level 3 gave us great confidence in expanding our relationship with them. The portfolio that Level 3 offers will enable us to manage the growth we are experiencing in our business.”

Level 3 Communications Inc. (NYSE: LVLT)