XO Communications
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Native name | XO |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Telecom Service - Domestic |
| Founded | 1996  |
| Headquarters | Herndon, VA, U.S. |
Key people | Chris Ancell, CEO |
| Products | VoIP Services, Voice Services, Network Services, Hosted Services, Carrier / Wholesale |
Number of employees | 3,000 |
| Parent | Verizon Communications |
| Website | www.xo.com |
XO Communications (previously Nextlink Communications, Concentric Network Corporation and Allegiance Telecom, Inc.[1]) is a telecommunications company owned by XO Holdings, Inc (OTCBB: XOHO). XO provides managed and converged Internet Protocol (IP) network services for small and medium-sized enterprises.[2] XO delivers services through a mix of fiber-based Ethernet and Ethernet over Copper (EoC).[3] In addition, the company has external network-to-network interface (E-NNI) agreements with traditional carriers and cable companies.[3]
Acquisition by Verizon Communications
In a news release dated February 22, 2016, Verizon announced plans to acquire XO Communications' "fiber-optic network business."[4][5] A combined Verizon-XO offering is expected to be offered in June 2017 by a business unit for small businesses and government markets.[6]
References
- ^ "Goodbye Nextlink, Hello XO". Communications Today. 2000.
- ^ Bloomberg Businessweek. "Company Overview of XO Communications, LLC." Retrieved Apr 23, 2013.
- ^ a b Sean Buckley, FierceTelecom. "Level 3, tw telecom, other CLECs step up to Ethernet plate." Mar 18, 2013. Retrieved Apr 24, 2013.
- ^ "Verizon continues focus on network superiority with agreement to purchase XO Communications' fiber business". News Release. Verizon Communications. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ Gara, Antoine (22 February 2016). "Verizon To Buy XO Communications' Fiber Business For $1.8B From Billionaire Carl Icahn". Story. Forbes.com. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ Moore, John (2017-03-13). "Unified Verizon-XO channel program set for June debut". SearchITChannel. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
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