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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

August 30, 2007
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Level 3 Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware	0-15658	47-0210602
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	IRS Employer Identification No.)
1025 Eldorado Blvd., Broomfield, Colorado		80021
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
720-888-1000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01. Other Events

On August 30, 2007, Level 3 Communications, Inc. (“Level 3”) issued a press release containing a statement relating to Mr. James Q. Crowe, Level 3’s chief executive officer's previously disclosed personal health matter. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)	Financial Statements of Business Acquired
	None
(b)	Pro Forma Financial Information
	None
(c)	Shell Company Transactions
	None
(d)	Exhibits
	99.1	Press Release dated August 30, 2007, relating to a statement attributable to James Q. Crowe.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

Level 3 Communications, Inc.

By: /s/ Neil J. Eckstein

Neil J. Eckstein, Senior Vice President

Date: August 31, 2007

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