News Release: Company Increases Network Capacity into Stockholm

Level 3 to Begin Offering Services in Copenhagen; Announces Agreement to Provide Services to Danish ISP

LONDON, September 29, 2003 - Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:LVLT) today announced plans to expand its European network in Scandinavia. The company is increasing its network capacity into Stockholm and expects to begin offering services in Copenhagen in October 2003. “Our existing and prospective customers have been encouraging us to undertake this expansion, which will afford them even greater access to the operational, provisioning and cost advantages of our network,” stated Brady Rafuse, president of Level 3’s European operations. “Scandinavia is an increasingly important source of demand for telecommunications services, and we look forward to enhancing our ability to serve customers in that region.”

In Copenhagen, Level 3 has signed an agreement to provide network services to Powerline Communication, a Danish provider of Internet access, Web hosting and IP security solutions. Powerline Communication is using Level 3’s (3)CrossRoads service, which connects Level 3’s customers and network in the U.S. and Europe with the networks that comprise the public Internet.

“Level 3 offers premium IP services that enable our customers in the U.S. and Europe to connect to the Internet seamlessly and reliably,” said Mark Taylor, director of IP Services for Level 3 in Europe. “Our IP backbone is one of the largest in the world, and carries traffic for the top ISPs, cable operators, carriers, content providers and other communications and entertainment companies.”

Level 3’s fibre optic network spans 22,500 miles and serves 17 of the largest markets in Europe, as well as 66 markets across North America. In addition, the company operates metropolitan networks in 36 cities, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. Level 3 also has network capacity on high-speed transatlantic cable systems.

About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 (Nasdaq:LVLT) is an international communications and information services company. The company operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world, is one of the largest providers of wholesale dial-up service to ISPs in North America and is the primary provider of Internet connectivity for millions of broadband subscribers, through its cable and DSL partners. The company offers a wide range of communications services over its 22,500 mile broadband fiber optic network including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, and patented Softswitch managed modem and voice services. Its Web address is www.Level3.com.

The company offers information services through its subsidiaries, Software Spectrum and (i)Structure. For additional information, visit their respective Web sites at www.softwarespectrum.com and www.i-structure.com.

The Level 3 logo is a registered service mark and (3)CrossRoads is a service mark of Level 3 Communications, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Forward Looking Statement
Some of the statements made by Level 3 in this press release are forward-looking in nature. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Level 3 believes that its primary risk factors include, but are not limited to: changes in the overall economy relating to, among other things, the September 11 attacks and subsequent events, substantial capital requirements; development of effective internal processes and systems; the ability to attract and retain high quality employees; technology; the number and size of competitors in its markets; law and regulatory policy; and the mix of products and services offered in the company's target markets. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this release should be evaluated in light of these important factors.

Level 3 contacts:

Media
Josh Howell
720-888-2517

Nerissa Waring
+44-20-7954-5078

Investors
Robin Grey
720-888-2518

Sandra Doyle
720-888-2501


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