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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,
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.