BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- Level 3 Communications' Wholesale Markets Group today announced that it has signed a three-year contract to provide voice services to MTS Allstream, one of Canada's leading national communication solutions providers. Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 will provide expanded U.S. voice termination services to Allstream. Level 3 already provides MTS Allstream with data services.

"Expanding our relationship with Level 3 is an integral step in growing our voice, data, and IP business," said John MacDonald, president of Enterprise Solutions for MTS Allstream. "We are looking forward to working with Level 3 in this capacity, and we believe this alliance will enhance both firms' already strong North American presence."

"We are pleased that MTS Allstream, a company with whom we have a long-standing relationship, has selected Level 3 for its cross-border termination needs," said Glenn Russo, group vice president of product delivery for Level 3 Wholesale Markets. "This strategic agreement represents a significant revenue opportunity and represents Level 3's commitment to growing its international carrier relationships."

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