FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Global Crossing (NASDAQ:GLBC) announced today that it has strengthened its Asian network and service offering for customers in North America, Latin America and Europe with the addition of new facilities-based capabilities in key hubs throughout Asia. In addition to ATM and Frame Relay services, the owned- and operated-facilities will enable Global Crossing to offer a higher quality of its enhanced IP VPN service and advanced IP applications, including VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), IP Video, and other services to carriers and enterprises.

Global Crossing has deployed data communications equipment and co-location facilities in Tokyo and Hong Kong, with Sydney and Singapore to follow, enabling it to offer faster provisioning of service and improved security while fully monitoring and maintaining quality of service. In parallel, Global Crossing has begun to deploy and activate an on-net IP-based data services capability to ensure the continuity of its global IP offering, complementing its seamless North American, Latin American and European facilities-based network.

"Enhancing our capabilities in Asia has always been an important part of our growth strategy, and we're proud to be moving forward with on-net services in this dynamic region," said John Legere, chief executive officer of Global Crossing. "Our ability to provide customers with a full portfolio of global facilities-based voice, data and IP services makes us unique in the industry."

Global Crossing Holdings Ltd.