Level 3 Positioned in Challengers Quadrant in 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global

"In this ever changing digital landscape, Level 3 is committed to providing customers with efficient, reliable and secure solutions that support the needs of their business. We believe being positioned in the Challengers quadrant for the third year in a row demonstrates our commitment to our customers and our global strategy is on target as we continue to make strides in providing market-leading solutions delivered with an exceptional customer experience."

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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global - Neil Rickard , Bjarne Munch etal. Published: 13 February 2017

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