deltathree Joins Level 3's Master Reseller Program and Expands the Reach of Its Outsourced Platform Solution

deltathree Inc (Nasdaq: DDDC), a leading provider of private label Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions for service providers worldwide and Level 3 Communications (Nasdaq: LVLT) today announced that deltathree has joined the Level 3 Master Reseller program. The combined effort provides a comprehensive, proven solution, which enables service providers to implement and launch a cost-effective VoIP platform while reducing the overall time to market.
Under the terms of its expanded relationship, Level 3 is the wholesale network carrier for the deltathree Outsourced Platform solution, and deltathree is a member of the Level(3)Enabled(SM) Master Reseller program, a program that provides assistance in driving sales for select partners. As part of this program, Level 3 works with deltathree to identify and target prospective channel partners for the deltathree Outsourced Platform Solution including Tier 2 and 3 cable operators, telephony providers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other broadband providers. deltathree, in turn, is able to work directly with those partners and resell Level 3's (3)VoIP Enhanced Local service to provide robust and reliable private label VoIP solutions.
"deltathree is a pioneer in the VoIP arena and Level 3 values the technical and strategic expertise that deltathree offers to Tier 2 and 3 cable operators, telephony providers, ISPs and other broadband service providers who in turn provide Internet telephone service to residential customers via any broadband connection," said Craig Schlagbaum, vice president of Channel Development. "Level 3 is focused on being the premier wholesale VoIP enabler. By concentrating on a small number of highly capable partners, Level 3 can focus on developing more robust sales programs to help drive the adoption and growth of the combined services provided by both companies."
"Over the years Level 3's network services have continuously proven to be an integral and reliable part of the deltathree VoIP platform," stated Gary Coben, deltathree director of sales, Outsourced Platform Solution. "This new initiative, which combines Level 3's (3)VoIP Enhanced Local service with deltathree's back office and operational support systems, will continue to strengthen our position as a complete VoIP enabler. We are excited to be part of the Master Reseller program and look forward to our mutual success."
For nearly a decade deltathree has been recognized as a global innovator of VoIP products, applications and infrastructure. deltathree's Outsourced Platform Solution includes the following components: billing, eCommerce, fraud management, soft-switch applications (e.g., advanced call forwarding, speed dial, follow me/find me), Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) configuration, web development, network management, 411 and E-911.
About deltathree
Founded in 1996, deltathree is a leading provider of hosted, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products and services. deltathree provides private-label products, including Broadband Phone, PC-to-Phone, and Phone-to-Phone, as well as back-office services such as billing, operations management, marketing support, and network management, to service providers worldwide. deltathree's retail division, iConnectHere, provides award-winning VoIP products directly to consumers and businesses. Our high quality Internet telephony solutions are viable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional telephone services.
For more information about deltathree, visit our web site at http://www.deltathree.com.
For more information about the deltathree's Outsourced Platform Solution http://corp.deltathree.com/revenueopportunities/outsourcedplatform.asp
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 (Nasdaq: LVLT) is an international communications and information services company. The company operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world, is one of the largest providers of wholesale dial-up service to ISPs in North America and is the primary provider of Internet connectivity for millions of broadband subscribers, through its cable and DSL partners. The company offers a wide range of communications services over its 23,000-mile broadband fiber optic network including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, and patented softswitch managed modem and voice services. Its Web address is http://www.Level3.com.
The company offers information services through Software Spectrum. For additional information, visit its Web site at http://www.softwarespectrum.com
The Level 3 logo is a registered service mark of Level 3 Communications, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Level 3 services are provided by a wholly owned subsidiary of Level 3 Communications, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statement
Some of the statements made by Level 3 in this press release are forward- looking in nature. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Level 3 believes that its primary risk factors include, but are not limited to: developing new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; increasing the volume of traffic on Level 3's network; overcoming the softness in the economy given its disproportionate effect on the telecommunications industry; integrating strategic acquisitions; attracting and retaining qualified management and other personnel; successfully completing commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services, including voice transmission services; ability to meet all of the terms and conditions of our debt obligations; overcoming Software Spectrum's reliance on financial incentives, volume discounts and marketing funds from software publishers; reducing downward pressure of Software Spectrum's margins as a result of the use of volume licensing and maintenance agreements; and reducing rate of price compression on certain of the Company's existing transport and IP services. 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 release should be evaluated in light of these important factors.

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