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Level 3 Communications
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications

Acquired

American telecom firm, Level 3 Communications, now part of Lumen Technologies, offers internet services.

HQ
Broomfield, CO, US
Founded
1985
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Level 3 Communications, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, was an American multinational telecommunications and Internet service provider. The company offered mobile telephony, internet services, and content delivery, focusing on the telecom industry. It was acquired by CenturyLink, now known as Lumen Technologies, in 2017.

Key achievements include generating $8.3 billion in revenue and $1.3 billion in operating income in 2015. Notable figures include Chairman James O. Ellis Jr., CEO Jeff Storey, and CFO Sunit Patel. The acquisition led to Jeff Storey becoming CEO of CenturyLink, marking a significant leadership transition.

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Level 3 Communications - Quick Facts

Who are Level 3 Communications' competitors?

Companies similar to Level 3 Communications include Lumen Technologies, Frontier Communications, Cogent Communications Holdings and Ciena.

When was Level 3 Communications founded?

Level 3 Communications was founded in 1985.

Where is Level 3 Communications' headquarters located?

Level 3 Communications' headquarters is located in Broomfield, CO, US.

How much has Level 3 Communications raised to-date?

As of Oct 28, 2011, Level 3 Communications has raised a total of $13.7M (USD).

Level 3 Communications - Classification

Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
NAICS
  • 510000Information
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
Show 16 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 4800Communications
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7372Prepackaged Software