Level 3 Network

The Level 3 network is widely recognised as one of the best networks in the world...

No.1 Network:

  • Ranked No.1 for packet loss at 0.00% (Level 3 and Keynote data)
  • Ranked No.1 for connectivity to the Internet (Knodes Index, FixedOrbit.com)
  • Ranked No.1 for connectivity in North America (Renesys)
  • Ranked No.1 for connectivity in Europe (Renesys) 

Renesys Rankings

The Level 3 network has:

  • Built-in diversity through private settlement-free Tier 1 peering
    more than 1000 Gbps of global peering capacity 
  • Strong global presence spanning North America, EU and APAC
  • An aggressive expansion of Asian presence in 2008
  • Unmatched scalability with the ability to rapidly increase core backbone and interconnect capacity to every IP network node, as dictated by traffic demands
  • Direct connectivity to the largest broadband providers

Level 3's Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Level 3’s Content Delivery and Network Storage services sit directly on top of Level 3’s leading IP network. The CDN benefits directly from the network’s inherent performance advantages, and Level 3’s experience in operating and maintaining a highly scalable IP-optimised global infrastructure.

Click here to find out more about the Level 3 CDN

 
In April 2000, the Smithsonian (Institution) cited Level 3 as a Computerworld Laureate for its historic achievement in creating a new kind of network infrastructure. The Smithsonian noted that Level 3 is changing communications at a fundamental level – and “helping to stimulate the biggest change in communications technology in 100 years".

 

 

 “Level 3 understands our networking needs and business drivers and can provide us with the reliable, scalable backbone and high-quality solutions that support our commitment to transformation. 

George Nazi, managing director, 21CN Core Convergence, BT Design.