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{{Short description|American telecommunications company}}
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{{Infobox company

| name = XO Communications, LLC
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| industry = [[Telecommunication]]s
location = [[Herndon, Virginia|Herndon]], [[Virginia|VA]], [[United States|U.S.]]|
| fate = Replaced by Verizon
key_people = Chris Ancell, CEO|
| predecessors = *Nextlink Communications
num_employees = 2,600|
*Concentric Network Corporation
industry = Telecom Service - Domestic|
*Allegiance Telecom, Inc.
products = VoIP Services, Voice Services, Network Services, Hosted Services, Carrier / Wholesale |
| successor = [[Verizon Communications]]
homepage = [http://www.xo.com/ www.xo.com]|
| founded = {{Start date and age|1996|07|04}} in [[Bellevue, Washington]]
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| key_people = *Chris Ancell, {{small|[[Chief executive officer|CEO]]}}
*Amador Lucero, {{small|[[Chief operating officer|COO]]}}
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[http://www.xo.xom/ '''XO Communications'']' provides the technology that helps business and wholesale customers compete in a hyper-connected economy. In the U.S., XO owns and operates one of the largest IP and Ethernet networks that customers rely on for private data networking, cloud connectivity, unified communications and voice, Internet access, and managed services.


'''XO Communications, LLC''', previously '''Nextlink Communications''', '''Concentric Network Corporation''' and '''Allegiance Telecom, Inc.''', was an American [[telecommunications]] company. It was purchased and replaced by [[Verizon Communications]].
==Background==
The company, initially named NEXTLINK, first launched voice communications services on July 4, 1996. In the wake of the [https://www.fcc.gov/general/telecommunications-act-1996 Telecommunications Act of 1996], NEXTLINK was one of the first Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) in the United States. Its core operations office was located in Bellevue, Wash., and the company at that time served seven markets in three states.


== Services ==
During the late 1990s, the company rapidly expanded into major markets across the United States, and became the largest LMDS license holder in the country through the historic FCC spectrum auction in 1998. In 2000, NEXTLINK acquired Concentric Network Corporation, the nation’s third largest independent Internet service provider. The combined company was renamed XO Communications to signify its transformation into a full-service, integrated broadband communications provider. That same year, XO established its headquarters in Northern Virginia. Today, XO offers comprehensive [https://www.xo.com/products-solutions/network-services data networking], [https://www.xo.com/products-solutions/cloud-security-managed-services/cloud-connections cloud connectivity], [https://www.xo.com/products-solutions/unified-communications-voice unified communications], [https://www.xo.com/products-solutions/unified-communications-voice/voip voice], [https://www.xo.com/products-solutions/wholesale-services/internet-access Internet] and [https://www.xo.com/products-solutions/cloud-security-managed-services/managed-services managed services] to businesses in 85 markets across the United States.
XO provided managed and converged Internet Protocol (IP) network services for small and medium-sized enterprises.<ref>{{cite web|title=XO Communications, LLC|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=4955271|website=www.bloomberg.com|publisher=Bloomberg|access-date=8 August 2017}}</ref> XO delivered services through a mix of fiber-based Ethernet and Ethernet over Copper (EoC).<ref name=FierceTelecom>{{cite news|last1=Buckley|first1=Sean|title=Level 3, tw telecom, other CLECs step up to Ethernet plate|url=http://www.fiercetelecom.com/special-report/level-3-tw-telecom-other-clecs-step-up-to-ethernet-plate|access-date=8 August 2017|work=FierceTelecom|language=en}}</ref> In addition, the company had external network-to-network interface (E-NNI) agreements with traditional carriers and cable companies.<ref name=FierceTelecom/>

In addition to the 85 markets served in the United States, XO extends service to more than 50 countries via a variety of partners through points of presence in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London and Toronto. The company has 1.5 million fiber strand miles in its [https://www.xo.com/about-xo/our-network network], including approximately 20,000 route-miles of intercity and 13,500 route-miles of metro fiber. XO also has added direct fiber-connected buildings onto its network and now has nearly 5,000 On-Net buildings.

XO holds an extensive list of [https://www.xo.com/about-xo/our-company/awards-recognition accolades] including the “2016 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award” for XO Hosted PBX service and the “2015 Infotech Data Center Excellence Award” for XO Bandwidth on Demand service, both given by TMC. Additional recognition includes being placed on the “InformationWeek List of 500 Top Technology Innovators” in 2013 for service delivery automation and receiving the “2012 Leading Lights Award – Best New Telecom Service” for 100 Gbps service by Light Reading.

==Network==
In the U.S., XO Communications owns and operates one of the largest IP and Ethernet networks. The company has a long history of innovation, including the first 100G (gigabits per second) coast-to-coast network.

The comprehensive network reach, dense metro coverage, and global service delivery capabilities of XO Communications enable business customers to connect and unify locations across town, coast-to-coast or around the globe. In addition, the XO network has the capability to scale up on demand, to help customers future-proof bandwidth needs.

Do business faster, efficiently, securely—with access anytime, anywhere, from nearly any device

The XO network is one of the industry’s most advanced as a result of ongoing investment and modernization. Our long history of innovation includes the first 100G coast-to-coast network.

Gain maximum coverage, performance and scalability through our unique combination of national IP, metro and transport networks.

* 20,000-route mile national inter-city network
* 1.2 million metro fiber miles
* More than 5,000 on-net buildings
* More than 1,000 unique central offices
* Extensive reach providing data services through a variety of options to business locations in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia/Pacific regions

'''Extensive Metro Network Coverage and Local Reach'''
* Metro fiber networks in 40 major metropolitan markets
* 13,500 route-mile metro fiber network
* 4,000+ on-net buildings with 1,000+ unique central office or local serving office locations
* Provides services to the majority of US businesses in XO service areas

'''National Coverage'''
* 19,000 route-mile, inter-city network in US and Canada
* 85 major metropolitan markets served across the US and Canada
* Network speeds up to 100 Gbps nationwide
* The industry’s first coast-to-coast 100 Gbps network

'''International Reach'''
* Delivery of data services to 50+ countries in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa through XO facilities and partnerships

'''High Capacity IP and Transport Networks'''
* Multi-terabit transport network
* Tier 1 IP network with terabit routing core
* Ranked among the top 10 IP backbone networks in the US and globally, based on size and reach

==Acquisition by Verizon Communications==
In a news release dated Feb 22, 2016, [[Verizon_Communications|Verizon]] announced plans to acquire XO Communications' "fiber-optic network business."<ref name="Verizon announces plans to acquire XO's fiber-business">{{cite web | url=http://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-continues-focus-network-superiority-agreement-purchase-xo-communications-fiber | title=Verizon continues focus on network superiority with agreement to purchase XO Communications’ fiber business | publisher=Verizon Communications | work=News Release | date=22 February 2016 | accessdate=22 February 2016}}</ref>

Forbes reported this story on the same day with a story by Antoine Gara entitled: ''Verizon To Buy XO Communications' Fiber Business For $1.8B From Billionaire Carl Icahn''<ref name="Forbes coverage of Verizon acquisition">{{cite web | url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2016/02/22/verizon-to-buy-xo-communications-fiber-business-for-1-8b-from-billionaire-carl-icahn/ | title=Verizon To Buy XO Communications' Fiber Business For $1.8B From Billionaire Carl Icahn | publisher=Forbes.com | work=Story | date=22 February 2016 | accessdate=22 February 2016 | author=Gara, Antoine}}</ref>


==Acquisition==
In a news release dated February 22, 2016, [[Verizon Communications|Verizon]] announced plans to acquire XO Communications' "fiber-optic network business."<ref>{{cite web|author1=Bob Varettoni|title=Verizon continues focus on network superiority with agreement to purchase XO Communications' fiber business|url=http://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-continues-focus-network-superiority-agreement-purchase-xo-communications-fiber|publisher=Verizon Communications|access-date=8 August 2017|language=en|date=22 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Gara|first1=Antoine|title=Verizon To Buy XO Communications' Fiber Business For $1.8B From Billionaire Carl Icahn|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2016/02/22/verizon-to-buy-xo-communications-fiber-business-for-1-8b-from-billionaire-carl-icahn/#15465977f697|access-date=8 August 2017|work=Forbes|date=22 February 2016|language=en}}</ref> In 2017, Verizon completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of XO Communications.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techrepublic.com/article/verizon-buys-xo-for-1-8b-to-boost-its-5g-wireless-gigabit-plans/|title=Verizon buys XO for $1.8B to boost its 5G wireless gigabit plans|date=1 February 2017|first=Conner |last=Forrest |website=TechRepublic |language=en |access-date=2020-01-30 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/after-delay-verizon-wraps-1-8b-xo-acquisition-deepens-metro-fiber-density-45-markets|title=After delay, Verizon wraps $1.8B XO acquisition, deepening metro fiber density in 45 markets|website=FierceTelecom|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref> As of summer 2020 all XO services have been migrated to Verizon.


==References==
==References==
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* http://web.archive.org/web/20090518022247/http://projects.washingtonpost.com:80/post200/2009/NXTLNK/

==External links==
* [http://www.xo.com/ XO Communications official website]


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Latest revision as of 15:51, 21 September 2024

XO Communications, LLC
XO
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelecommunications
Predecessors
  • Nextlink Communications
  • Concentric Network Corporation
  • Allegiance Telecom, Inc.
FoundedJuly 4, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-07-04) in Bellevue, Washington
FateReplaced by Verizon
SuccessorVerizon Communications
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
,
U.S.
Areas served
Primarily the United States, South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Oceania
Key people
  • Chris Ancell, CEO
  • Amador Lucero, COO
ProductsVoIP services, Network Services, Hosted Services, Carrier / Wholesale
Websitewww.xo.com

XO Communications, LLC, previously Nextlink Communications, Concentric Network Corporation and Allegiance Telecom, Inc., was an American telecommunications company. It was purchased and replaced by Verizon Communications.

Services

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XO provided managed and converged Internet Protocol (IP) network services for small and medium-sized enterprises.[1] XO delivered services through a mix of fiber-based Ethernet and Ethernet over Copper (EoC).[2] In addition, the company had external network-to-network interface (E-NNI) agreements with traditional carriers and cable companies.[2]

Acquisition

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In a news release dated February 22, 2016, Verizon announced plans to acquire XO Communications' "fiber-optic network business."[3][4] In 2017, Verizon completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of XO Communications.[5][6] As of summer 2020 all XO services have been migrated to Verizon.

References

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  1. ^ "XO Communications, LLC". www.bloomberg.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b Buckley, Sean. "Level 3, tw telecom, other CLECs step up to Ethernet plate". FierceTelecom. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  3. ^ Bob Varettoni (22 February 2016). "Verizon continues focus on network superiority with agreement to purchase XO Communications' fiber business". Verizon Communications. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  4. ^ Gara, Antoine (22 February 2016). "Verizon To Buy XO Communications' Fiber Business For $1.8B From Billionaire Carl Icahn". Forbes. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  5. ^ Forrest, Conner (1 February 2017). "Verizon buys XO for $1.8B to boost its 5G wireless gigabit plans". TechRepublic. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  6. ^ "After delay, Verizon wraps $1.8B XO acquisition, deepening metro fiber density in 45 markets". FierceTelecom. Retrieved 2020-01-30.


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