Level 3 Communications Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1985

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 12,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 49

  • Investments
  • 27

Level 3 Communications General Information

Description

Provider of integrated communications services intended to provide end-to-end security and connectivity. The company offers data center connectivity, cloud computing, contact centers, data networks, content and video delivery, managed services, unified communications and collaboration, and security solutions for the financial, government, healthcare, entertainment, and educational industries.

Contact Information

Website
www.level3.com
Formerly Known As
Kiewit Diversified Group, Kiewit Peter Sons Inc
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 1025 Eldorado Boulevard
  • Broomfield, CO 80021
  • United States
Primary Industry
Systems and Information Management
Other Industries
Telecommunications Service Providers
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 1025 Eldorado Boulevard
  • Broomfield, CO 80021
  • United States

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Level 3 Communications Valuation & Funding

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Level 3 Communications Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of integrated communications services intended to provide end-to-end security and connectivity. The company off
Systems and Information Management
Broomfield, CO
12,000 As of 2021

Atlanta, GA
 

Tokyo, Japan
 
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Level 3 Communications Competitors (48)

One of Level 3 Communications’s 48 competitors is Fusion Connect, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Atlanta, GA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Fusion Connect Private Equity-Backed Atlanta, GA
NTT Communications Corporation Tokyo, Japan
BCM One Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
Consolidated Communications Private Equity-Backed Mattoon, IL
AireSpring Corporation Clearwater, FL
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Level 3 Communications Patents

Level 3 Communications Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20250193076-A1 Systems and methods for enhanced telecommunications network activation Pending 07-Dec-2023
US-20250150486-A1 Systems and methods for managing network filters Pending 06-Nov-2023
US-20250150429-A1 Systems and methods for filtering of malicious dns queries Pending 03-Nov-2023
US-20250150439-A1 Systems and methods for secured network information transmission Pending 03-Nov-2023
US-20250141742-A1 Enhanced virtual networking with cloud edge providers Pending 31-Oct-2023 H04L43/0882
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Level 3 Communications Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Level 3 Communications Investments & Acquisitions (27)

Level 3 Communications’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Black Lotus Communications. The deal was made on 01-Jul-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Black Lotus Communications 01-Jul-2015 Merger/Acquisition Network Management Software
Tw Telecom 31-Oct-2014 Merger/Acquisition Telecommunications Service Providers
IP Networks 31-May-2013 Merger/Acquisition Telecommunications Service Providers
FibreSpan 01-Aug-2012 Merger/Acquisition Fiberoptic Equipment
Global Crossing 04-Oct-2011 Merger/Acquisition Telecommunications Service Providers
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Level 3 Communications Exits (4)

Level 3 Communications’s most recent exit was on 23-Dec-2005 from Vyvx. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Vyvx 23-Dec-2005 Completed
Edgewater Networks 29-Sep-2005 Completed
  • 3 buyers
Software Spectrum 18-Jun-2002 Completed
Corpsoft 14-Mar-2002 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Level 3 Communications Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Tw Telecom Littleton, CO 1993
Wilcom International Broadway, Australia 1979

Level 3 Communications FAQs

  • When was Level 3 Communications founded?

    Level 3 Communications was founded in 1985.

  • Where is Level 3 Communications headquartered?

    Level 3 Communications is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

  • What is the size of Level 3 Communications?

    Level 3 Communications has 12,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Level 3 Communications in?

    Level 3 Communications’s primary industry is Systems and Information Management.

  • Is Level 3 Communications a private or public company?

    Level 3 Communications is a Private company.

  • What is Level 3 Communications’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Level 3 Communications is .

  • How much funding has Level 3 Communications raised over time?

    Level 3 Communications has raised $11B.

  • Who are Level 3 Communications’s investors?

    ST Telemedia has invested in Level 3 Communications.

  • Who are Level 3 Communications’s competitors?

    Fusion Connect, NTT Communications, BCM One, Consolidated Communications, and AireSpring are some of the 48 competitors of Level 3 Communications.

  • When was Level 3 Communications acquired?

    Level 3 Communications was acquired on 26-Mar-2025.

  • Who acquired Level 3 Communications?

    Level 3 Communications was acquired by Lumen Technologies.

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