Level 3 Communications Details Expansion Plans To Europe, Shares Tick Higher

Shares of Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) were trading higher by more than 0.5 percent mid-Tuesday afternoon after the company detailed an expansion plan to Europe.

Level 3 Communications said it's expanding its Voice Complete enterprise communications solution to several countries in Western Europe. The company said its expansion to Europe offers its customers the ability to use one solution to connect with their sites in Western Europe, reduce operational complexity and achieve greater efficiencies by using shared calling resources between locations.

Anthony Christie, chief marketing officer, Level 3 said, "Keeping true to the global nature of our business, we are standing up a solution that is not limited by geographic boundaries. Voice Complete operates where our customers do business, and enables them to share their internal calling resources across borders and continents. We're also removing the burden of managing multiple voice technologies, by delivering a platform that supports their legacy infrastructure while preparing them to take advantage of the next-generation communication solutions. Customers will benefit from greater efficiencies within their voice environment, improved reliability and streamlined operations so they can focus on their business."

Andrew Crouch, regional president, EMEA and Global Accounts Management Division, Level 3 said, "This is yet another milestone in our efforts to deliver easy to use, comprehensive solutions that support the needs of our customers. Global companies are looking for business solutions that will help them extend the life of their current communications solutions while creating a bridge to new platforms. Regardless of existing architecture, enterprises can capitalize on more efficient technology, improve the reliability of their communications and reduce operational complexities. With Voice Complete, customers don't need additional equipment; they can transition at their own pace, keeping focused on their core business."