XO Communications

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XO Communications, LLC
XO
Type Subsidiary
Industry Telecommunications
Predecessors
  • Nextlink Communications
  • Concentric Network Corporation
  • Allegiance Telecom, Inc.
Successor Verizon Communications
FoundedJuly 4, 1996;24 years ago (1996-07-04) in Bellevue, Washington
FateAbsorbed by Verizon
Headquarters,
Areas served
Primarily the United States, South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Oceania
Key people
  • Chris Ancell, CEO
  • Amador Lucero, COO
Products VoIP services, Network Services, Hosted Services, Carrier / Wholesale
Website www.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 by 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.

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References

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