New Direct Backhaul Connection Improves Diversity and Lowers Latency Between UK
and North America
LONDON–(Business Wire)–
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), a provider of global data center services, and
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT), a leading international provider of
fiber-based communications services, today announced the opening of a new access
node in Equinix`s International Business Exchange (IBX) London 4/London5 (LD4/5)
data center campus located on the outskirts of London. The access node will link
the Equinix LD4/5 IBX campus directly with three of Level 3`s transatlantic
routes to New York, improving diversity and lowering the latency on the route
between the UK and North America.

Level 3`s new access node will offer customers in the Equinix LD4/5 campus
direct connectivity to three transatlantic routes; Yellow, AC-1 and Apollo
North, as well as provide access to its extensive North American footprint via
the Level 3 facilities in New York. In addition, alongside the community of
networks, content and digital media companies, enterprises and financial service
providers already operating within Equinix`s LD4/5 campus, Level 3`s customers
will benefit from a new route that bypasses central London. By locating the
access node on the outskirts of London, Level 3 has improved the resilience and
speed of connection between London and the U.S.

“We live in an increasingly connected world where the speed and reliability with
which information travels – particularly for financial firms – is critical to
successful business operations,” said James Heard, president of European Markets
at Level 3. “Our collaboration with Equinix is the latest example of Level 3`s
commitment to expanding its low-latency offerings across the Atlantic, enabling
more options for transatlantic connectivity independent of central London, and
providing top-quality solutions for the most demanding of international
enterprise customers.”

Level 3 currently serves 20 European countries and operates an extensive and
diverse network footprint across North America and Europe. The new direct
transatlantic routes and on-net connectivity will also provide customers in
Equinix`s LD4/5 campus greater flexibility to scale bandwidth directly connected
to the Level 3 transatlantic network as their demand increases.

“Equinix provides state-of-the-art colocation, interconnection and exchange
services that securely connect the world`s networks, enterprises, cloud
providers and financial institutions,” said Russell Poole, General Manager,
Equinix UK. “The availability of Level 3`s new service at our LD4/5 IBX campus
is a valuable addition to our offering and presents an attractive value
proposition for customers operating within our ecosystems.”

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) is a leading international provider
of fiber-based communications services. Enterprise, content, wholesale and
government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver services with an
industry-leading combination of scalability and value over an end-to-end fiber
network. Level 3 offers a portfolio of metro and long-haul services, including
transport, data, Internet, content delivery and voice. For more information,
visit www.Level3.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some of the statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature.
These statements are based on management`s current expectations or beliefs.
These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are
subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are
outside Level 3`s control, which could cause actual events to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by the statements. The most important factors
that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not
limited to, the current uncertainty in the global financial markets and the
global economy; disruptions in the financial markets that could affect Level 3`s
ability to obtain additional financing; as well as the company`s ability to:
increase and maintain the volume of traffic on the network; successfully
integrate acquisitions; develop effective business support systems; defend
intellectual property and proprietary rights; manage system and network failures
or disruptions; develop new services that meet customer demands and generate
acceptable margins; adapt to rapid technological changes that lead to further
competition; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; and
meet all of the terms and conditions of debt obligations. 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 press
release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is
under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update
or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.

About Equinix

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) provides global data center services that ensure
the vitality of the information-driven world. Global enterprises, content and
financial companies, and more than 575 network service providers rely upon
Equinix`s insight and expertise to protect and connect their most valued
information assets. Equinix operates 87 International Business Exchange (IBX)
and partner data centers across 35 metro areas in North America, Europe and
Asia-Pacific.

Important information about Equinix is routinely posted on the investor
relations page of its Web site located at http://www.equinix.com/investors. We
encourage you to check Equinix`s website regularly for the most up-to-date
information.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed
in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences
include, but are not limited to, the challenges of acquiring, operating and
constructing IBX centers and developing, deploying and delivering Equinix
services; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of
companies we have acquired or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive
significant revenue from customers in recently built out or acquired data
centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time
to time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate
sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or outstanding
indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key customers; and other
risks described from time to time in Equinix’s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. In particular, see Equinix’s recent quarterly and annual
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are
available upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to
update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

Equinix and IBX are registered trademarks of Equinix, Inc. International
Business Exchange is a trademark of Equinix, Inc.

Level 3
Media Contact:
Alexis Hammack, 720-888-2441
alexis.hammack@level3.com
or
Investor Contact:
Mark Stoutenberg, 720-888-2518
mark.stoutenberg@level3.com
or
Equinix Contact (Global)
Joan Powell, 650-513-7098
joanpowell@equinix.com
or
Equinix Contact (Europe)
Johnson King
Jacqui Depares or Ben Roberts, +44 (0) 20 7401 7968
Equinixteam@johnsonking.co.uk

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