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{{Short description|American telecommunications company}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = XO Communications, LLC
| name = XO Communications, LLC
| logo = XO Communications logo.png
| logo = XO_Communications_logo.svg
| logo_size = 150px
| logo_size = 150px
| trade_name = XO
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| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| industry = [[Telecommunication]]s
| industry = [[Telecommunication]]s
| fate = Absorbed by Verizon
| fate = Replaced by Verizon
| predecessors = *Nextlink Communications
| predecessors = *Nextlink Communications
*Concentric Network Corporation
*Concentric Network Corporation
*Allegiance Telecom, Inc.
*Allegiance Telecom, Inc.
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| successor = [[Verizon Communications]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|1996|07|04}} in [[Bellevue, Washington]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|1996|07|04}} in [[Bellevue, Washington]]
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| parent = [[Verizon Communications]]
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'''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]].
'''XO Communications, LLC''' (previously '''Nextlink Communications''', '''Concentric Network Corporation''' and '''Allegiance Telecom, Inc.''') is a [[telecommunications]] company owned by [[Verizon Communications]]. XO provides 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|accessdate=8 August 2017}}</ref> XO delivers 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|accessdate=8 August 2017|work=FierceTelecom|language=en}}</ref> In addition, the company has external network-to-network interface (E-NNI) agreements with traditional carriers and cable companies.<ref name=FierceTelecom/>


== Services ==
==Acquisition by Verizon Communications==
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|accessdate=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|accessdate=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|last=February 1|first=Conner Forrest in Networking on|last2=2017|website=TechRepublic|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30|last3=Pst|first3=1:11 Pm}}</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.
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/>
==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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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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