RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2003-- XO Communications, Inc., a national broadband telecommunications services provider, announced today a network expansion plan that will add an additional 12 markets to its current 60 market footprint.
The expansion into the 12 new markets will be completed by the end of 2003. The additional markets will enable XO to provide dedicated Internet Access, Integrated Access, XOptions - the industry's first flat-rate bundled voice and data offering - and Private Line services to an expanded list of customer locations through the extended reach of the XO nationwide network. This network expansion enables XO to offer its broad selection of telecommunications services to a wider cast of small and medium-sized businesses and larger enterprises looking for superior 24x7 customer support.
"At a time when many companies are closing markets, XO is further expanding its network reach to support contiguous markets," said John Curran, Chief Technology Officer for XO Communications. "We have found untapped demand in these adjacent markets and have opted for a smart growth strategy that includes both network expansion and increased sales and agent channels. This approach ensures that our ongoing network optimization is in alignment with the individual growth of each market."
The XO network expansion plan includes the following 12 new markets:
Tucson, AZ
St. Petersburg, FL
Fresno, CA
Tallahassee, FL
Stockton, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
Colorado Springs, CO
Tacoma, WA
Jacksonville, FL
Richmond, VA
Sarasota, FL
Youngstown, OH
For additional information on the XO nationwide network, including detailed network maps, please visit http://www.xo.com/about/network/
About XO Communications
XO Communications is a leading broadband telecommunications services provider offering a complete set of telecommunications services, including: local and long distance voice, Internet access, Virtual Private Networking (VPN), Ethernet, Wavelength, Web Hosting and Integrated voice and data services. XO has assembled an unrivaled set of facilities-based broadband networks and Tier One Internet peering relationships in the United States. XO currently offers facilities-based broadband communications services in more than 60 markets throughout the United States.
