XO Communications
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| Native name | XO |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Telecom Service - Domestic |
| Headquarters | Herndon, VA, U.S. |
| Key people | Laura Thomas, CEO |
| Products | VoIP Services, Voice Services, Network Services, Hosted Services, Carrier / Wholesale |
| Revenue | $1.52 billion |
| Employees | 3,000 |
| 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 services and converged Internet Protocol (IP) network services that combine voice, Internet access, and private data networking for small and medium sized companies, enterprises, national and government accounts.[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]
Distribution channels
XO sells its services through three channels: the direct sales channel, the indirect sales channel, and the wholesale division.
2010 Top Channel Partners[4]
| Rank | Agency |
|---|---|
| 1 | Intelisys Communications |
| 2 | CNSG |
| 3 | PlanetOne Communications |
| 4 | World Telecom Group |
| 5 | Microcorp |
| 6 | X4 Solutions |
| 7 | CDW Direct |
| 8 | Simplify |
| 9 | Telarus |
| 10 | Telecom Brokerage Inc. |
References
- ↑ "Goodbye Nextlink, Hello XO". Communications Today. 2000.
- ↑ Bloomberg Businessweek. "Company Overview of XO Communications, LLC." Retrieved Apr 23, 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sean Buckley, FierceTelecom. "Level 3, tw telecom, other CLECs step up to Ethernet plate." Mar 18, 2013. Retrieved Apr 24, 2013.
- ↑ Stotler, Laura (23 February 2011). "Intelisys Tops XO's Top 10 2010 Channel Partner List". TMCnet. Retrieved 23 February 2011.