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'''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/>
'''XO Communications, LLC''' (previously '''Nextlink Communications''', '''Concentric Network Corporation''' and '''Allegiance Telecom, Inc.''') was an American [[telecommunications]] company. Before being purchased by and later absorbed into [[Verizon Communications]]. 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|accessdate=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|accessdate=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 by Verizon Communications==
==Acquisition by Verizon Communications==

Revision as of 11:17, 7 December 2020

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
FateAbsorbed 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. Before being purchased by and later absorbed into Verizon Communications. 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 by Verizon Communications

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

  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. ^ February 1, Conner Forrest in Networking on; 2017; Pst, 1:11 Pm. "Verizon buys XO for $1.8B to boost its 5G wireless gigabit plans". TechRepublic. Retrieved 2020-01-30. {{cite web}}: |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  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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