Global Crossing Delivers Connectivity Solutions to Eastern Europe

Builds New Points of Presence in Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, October 20, 2010 - Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider,
today announced it has expanded its premier IP-based global network to data
center facilities in Sofia, Bulgaria; Bucharest, Romania; and Bratislava,
Slovakia. The expansion will enable each data center's tenants to easily
access Global Crossing's network services to support their IP and data
networking requirements.

Global Crossing services are delivered over its worldwide subsea and
terrestrial systems at sustained availability levels of 99.998 percent to
meet the capacity demands of today's data intensive businesses. As new points
of presence on the Global Crossing network, these data centers will give
carrier and enterprise customers access to Global Crossing's IP Transit and
Dedicated Internet Access services. At these locations, Global Crossing can
leverage its Tier 1 IP network to reach 100 percent of the Internet. This
investment helps the three data centers meet the growing disaster recovery
requirements of local and regional businesses.

"As the needs of today's global businesses continue to evolve, our
customers are demanding more flexible and efficient high-performance network
solutions," said David Siegel, Global Crossing's vice president, IP Services
product management. "Global Crossing is always looking for ways to expand its
'on-net' footprint in key strategic locations. We are delighted to be able to
offer access to one of the largest Tier 1 ISPs globally to these important
Eastern European business centers."

About Global Crossing

Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) is a leading global IP and Ethernet
solutions provider with the world's first integrated global IP-based network.
The company offers a full range of data, voice and collaboration services
with an industry leading customer experience and delivers service to
approximately 40 percent of the Fortune 500, as well as to 700 carriers,
mobile operators and ISPs. It delivers converged IP services to more than 700
cities in more than 70 countries around the world. Please visit
www.globalcrossing.com for more information about Global Crossing.

Statements in this press release about expected future events and
financial results are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties
that could cause the actual results to differ materially, including risks
referenced from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Global Crossing undertakes no duty to update information
contained in this press release or in other public disclosures at any time.

    CONTACT GLOBAL CROSSING:

    Press Contacts
    Richard Larris
    +1-973-937-0153
    Richard.Larris@globalcrossing.com

    Paula Vivo
    Latin America
    +55-11-3957-2424
    Paula.Vivo@globalcrossing.com

    Jennifer Campbell
    Europe
    +44-(0)-125-673-2663
    Jennifer.Campbell@globalcrossing.com

    Analysts/Investors Contact
    Mark Gottlieb
    +1-800-836-0342
    glbc@globalcrossing.com

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GLOBAL CROSSING: Press: Richard Larris, +1-973-937-0153, Richard.Larris at globalcrossing.com, or Paula Vivo, Latin America, +55-11-3957-2424, Paula.Vivo at globalcrossing.com, or Jennifer Campbell, Europe, +44-(0)-125-673-2663, Jennifer.Campbell at globalcrossing.com, or Analysts/Investors: Mark Gottlieb, +1-800-836-0342, glbc at globalcrossing.com