BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:LVLT) today announced new multi-year agreements with America Online, Inc., the world's leading interactive services company, under which America Online will purchase Level 3's Link Global Wavelength and Center Colocation services in North America. America Online will also purchase Link Private Line services connecting North America to several cities in Europe. Under the terms of the Link Global Wavelength IRU agreement, America Online has purchased major routes throughout North America to deliver broadband and broadcast services to its customers in key markets. America Online also entered into a multi-year agreement to lease Center Colocation space in Level 3's advanced data center facilities in six U.S. markets. Additionally, America Online will use Link Private Line services to connect North America to several cities in Europe. Level 3 continues to be a primary provider of Connect Modem dial-up Internet access to America Online. "These agreements add to an ongoing relationship we've had for the past two years and underscore the strategic value of our broadband services," said Kevin O'Hara, Level 3's president and chief operating officer. "We appreciate the increasing and continuing commitment that America Online is making to Level 3, and believe the value of our technically advanced backbone and cost structure is becoming more and more evident to our customers." Level 3 Communications Inc.