Skullcandy Depends on Level 3 Network and SIP Solutions to Improve Efficiency and Reliability of Global Communications

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) today announced that Skullcandy, a global manufacturer of headphones, earbuds and headsets, is using Level 3's network and SIP solutions to improve communication among key corporate locations in North America and China. 

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Skullcandy uses bold color schemes, loud patterns, unique materials and creative packaging with their Supreme Sound audio technologies and innovative functionalities to create its products, which are sold in more than 70 countries around the world. The rapid growth of the business has placed a strain on their existing network. To solve that challenge, Skullcandy turned to Level 3 to provide them a global IP virtual private network (VPN) that enables them to share massive digital image files (such as the artwork for their merchandise boxes) with their manufacturer in China, as well as to support customer service; employee communications; and the day-to-day communications of their operations.

They also are depending on Level 3's Enterprise SIP solution to consolidate their voice services and to support their customer service operations.

"We're relying on Level 3 to provide a rock-solid, high-performance international data infrastructure," said Brent Allen, Skullcandy's senior technology manager. "Level 3's network and SIP solutions have improved the consistency and reliability of our communications. We now have the peace of mind of knowing that our communications network and our SIP-based phone systems are high quality, cost-efficient and dependable."

Level 3's IP VPN solution provides enterprise-class metro and wide-area network services over a private, dedicated Multi Protocol Label Switching infrastructure. SIP-based services allow enterprises to converge voice and data on a single network, creating tangible network and operational expense savings while laying a foundation for the use of next generation communications and collaboration tools.

"We are delighted to help Skullcandy improve the efficiency and quality of their communications," said Andrew Crouch, Level 3 regional president of North America Sales. "Our VPN and SIP solutions give them the flexibility, reliability and quality they need to support the demands of their business today and as they continue to grow in the future."

For more information on Level 3's advanced network and service offerings, visit www.level3.com.

About Skullcandy, Inc.

Skullcandy became one of the world's most distinct audio brands by bringing color, character and performance to an otherwise monochromatic space; helping to revolutionize the audio arena by introducing headphones, earbuds and other audio and wireless lifestyle products that possess unmistakable style and exceptional performance. From the award-winning, optic-inspired Roc Nation Aviator headphones to the evolutionary fitting FIX earbuds and a roster of some of the world's finest athletes, musicians and artists, Skullcandy continues to redefine world-class audio performance and style. Visit www.skullcandy.com, or join us at www.facebook.com/skullcandy or on Twitter @skullcandy.

About Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) provides local, national and global communications services to enterprise, government and carrier customers. Level 3's comprehensive portfolio of secure, managed solutions includes fiber and infrastructure solutions; IP-based voice and data communications; wide-area Ethernet services; video and content distribution; data center and cloud-based solutions. Level 3 serves customers in more than 450 markets in 45 countries over a global services platform anchored by owned fiber networks on three continents and connected by extensive undersea facilities. For more information, please visit www.level3.com

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The information contained under the caption About Skullcandy has been provided by Skullcandy which is solely responsible for its content.

Forward-Looking Statement

Some statements made in this press release are forward-looking in nature and 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. Important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to: successfully integrate the Global Crossing acquisition or otherwise realize the anticipated benefits thereof; manage risks associated with continued uncertainty in the global economy; obtain additional financing, particularly in the event of disruptions in the financial markets; manage continued or accelerated decreases in market pricing for communications services; maintain and increase traffic on its network; develop and maintain effective business support systems; manage system and network failures or disruptions; develop new services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; adapt to rapid technological changes that could adversely affect the company's competitiveness; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; obtain capacity for its network from other providers and interconnect its network with other networks on favorable terms; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; successfully integrate future acquisitions; effectively manage political, legal, regulatory, foreign currency and other risks it is exposed to due to its substantial international operations; mitigate its exposure to contingent liabilities; and meet all of the terms and conditions of its 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.

SOURCE Level 3 Communications, Inc.

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