Feb 23 2005

Multi-Year Deal Taps Broadwing Local Service in 40 U.S. Locations

Broadwing Communications, LLC (Broadwing) today announced that Lufthansa, Europe's second-largest airline and the largest carrier of international passengers worldwide, has selected Broadwing to provide voice services in 40 locations throughout the United States.

"Among other things, Lufthansa relies on the quality of our communications services to win customers," said Peter Hogger, Lufthansa's North American IT Director. "We chose Broadwing because they offer a variety of services a global company like Lufthansa requires, and a commitment to high-quality and reliability that is synonymous with our airline," Hogger added.

Lufthansa cited Broadwing's local voice coverage footprint as well as the Company's quality of service and account support as critical factors in awarding the business. Broadwing also provides a comprehensive national solution, simplifying Lufthansa's billing and service coordination.

"Lufthansa is a fantastic customer to add to our roster," said Scott Widham, Broadwing's President of Sales and Marketing. "It is another validation of the quality of our voice network and of the dedication of our field-based account teams."

Broadwing's 2005 acquisition of Focal Communications enabled the company to add local voice services to Broadwing's already robust suite of data, voice, media and high-capacity bandwidth services.

About Broadwing Corporation

Broadwing Corporation (NASDAQ: BWNG), through its consolidated subsidiary Broadwing Communications, LLC (Broadwing) delivers innovative data, voice, and media solutions to enterprises and service providers. Enabled by its one-of-a-kind, all-optical network and award-winning products and services, Broadwing Communications provides communications solutions with unparalleled customer focus and speed. For more information, visit www.broadwing.com.

Broadwing and its logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Broadwing Communications, LLC, and/or Broadwing Corporation. All trademarks and service marks not belonging to Broadwing are the property of their respective owners.

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About Lufthansa

From its Frankfurt and Munich hubs, Lufthansa serves more than 355 destinations in over 90 countries worldwide, including 19 North American gateways. For reservations or additional information, visit www.lufthansa-usa.com, see your travel agent or call 800-645-3880.