X0306 4 2016-12-20 0000794323 LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC LVLT 0001309357 Ellis James O Jr 1025 ELDORADO BLVD BROOMFIELD CO 80021 1 Common Stock 2016-12-20 4 S 0 2440.0000 56.8164 D 65014.0000 D Represents shares of common stock sold by the Reporting Person to generate cash proceeds to pay taxes relating to the lapsing of restrictions on transfer associated with previously granted restricted stock. /s/ Neil J. Eckstein as Attorney in Fact 2016-12-20