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Etisalat’s Smart Hub Expands Reach In Europe With Level 3
Published Jun 6, 2011
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Level 3 Communications, announced the expansion of its relationship with Etisalat, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies. Level 3 will provide Etisalat with IP transit services and high speed IP (HSIP) to connect Etisalat to several cities in Europe and deepen the company’s connections between the Middle East and Europe.
Level 3’s services will enhance Etisalat’s ability to service the rapid growth it is seeing in demand for broadband, which is being fueled by the company’s investments in next generation mobile (LTE) and fixed line (FTTx) infrastructure. Additionally, Level 3’s services are designed to support Etisalat’s business through increased route diversity for its high speed Internet ports.
“Level 3 will now join our other European partners helping Etisalat to deliver an unsurpassed experience in terms of IP transit connectivity,” said Ali Amiri, Executive Vice President of Carrier & Wholesale at Etisalat UAE. “Etisalat is committed to delivering superior service to its customers through intelligent network architecture, and by expanding our work with Level 3 we’re better able to support that mission. This agreement further strengthens our position as the region’s premier Smart Hub solution provider and reinforces our ability to service our global client base.”
Level 3 has continually made investments to serve its Middle East customers, both in terms of ongoing network infrastructure expansion and by providing regionalized sales support with on the ground Direct Sales Partners such as the Apex Group.
“Our work with Etisalat is a great example of the benefits of scalable interconnectivity across Level 3’s European network a network that includes more than 380 POPs across the continent and supports connectivity to the Middle East and beyond,” said James Heard, president of European Markets at Level 3. “In line with our commitment to expansion, Level 3 continues to invest in its network to better serve the demands of this growing region.”
About Etisalat:
An uncompromising commitment to excellence and innovation has seen Etisalat become one of the world’s fastest growing telecom groups, rapidly expanding across Asia and Africa.
Its UAE operations, strategically located at the crossroads of East and West enables Etisalat to be the major hub in the Middle East for Internet, voice, broadcast, roaming and corporate data services.
Its stellar performance has won Etisalat recognition as ‘Best Operator’ ten times since 2006 and ‘Best Wholesale Provider’ four times in the last three years.
Servicing over 135 million customers in 18 countries Etisalat continues to reach out to new customers and markets.
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. Level 3 services are provided by wholly-owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications.
For more information:
Iyad Al Zou’bi
Senior Manager
International Media Relations
T: 02 6182622
F: 02 6181160
W: www.etisalat.ae
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VMD - [Virtual Marketing Department]
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