Strong Financial Performance
Revenue, EBITDA, and free cash flow all exceeded Street consensus. Revenue declined only 3.2% year-over-year, outperforming competitors.
Private Connectivity Fabric (PCF) Deals
Signed over $1 billion in new PCF deals, bringing the total to over $10 billion. These deals are expected to yield a recurring revenue stream of $400 million to $500 million by 2028.
Debt Refinancing and Cost Savings
Completed $2.4 billion debt refinancing and repricing, reducing annual interest expenses by $135 million. Year-to-date interest expense reduction is approximately $235 million.
Growth in North American Enterprise Revenue
North American enterprise grow revenue increased by 10.5% year-over-year, driven by dark fiber and IP services. Grow revenue now represents 50% of North American enterprise revenue.
Expansion of Network as a Service (NaaS)
Reached over 1,500 enterprise customers and launched Internet on-demand off-net, expanding market reach by nearly 100x.
Strategic Partnership with Palantir
Announced a strategic partnership with Palantir to enhance AI capabilities, reflecting the importance of Lumen's network as critical AI infrastructure.