XO Communications to Provide 60+ Site Telecommunications Solution for ABRA Auto Body & Glass

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2004-- XO Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:XOCM.OB), one of the nation's leading providers of broadband telecommunications services, today announced a multi-year agreement with ABRA Auto Body & Glass to provide integrated voice and data networking services for more than 60 ABRA Auto repair centers across the United States. XO has teamed with its indirect channel partner, CA Communications, to deliver a single source telecommunications hardware and services solution to ABRA Auto & Glass.

As ABRA's primary provider of telecommunications services, XO will provide data and voice services including XO VPN and XO Integrated Access, which combines local, long distance voice and Dedicated Internet Access over a single facility for a single monthly fee. XO's national reach into more than 70 local markets and wide range of services enables ABRA to work with one service provider for the majority of its telecommunications needs thereby helping to simplify vendor management, streamline network deployments, and reduce overall costs.

"As we continue to grow and become more reliant on critical telecommunications services, it is essential that ABRA has a simplified network that can accommodate our expansion plans," said Kevin Kruse, vice president of Information Technology at ABRA Auto & Glass. "We were looking for a single services provider that could reach the majority of our locations in the most cost-effective manner and work with us to implement our IP-platform strategy. We selected XO because of its extensive network, strong product offerings, and ability help us better manage our telecommunications costs."

Supporting ABRA's strategy is the development of a streamlined telecommunications network for its operations across the country. Prior to selecting XO, ABRA relied on twenty separate regional and national providers to deliver data and voice services to all of its corporate and retail locations across the United States. With XO as its principal services provider, ABRA Auto & Glass will be able to more cost effectively operate its national telecommunications network and add new locations as it expands into new markets. XO VPN will also help ABRA's employees communicate securely with customers and vendors.

"XO is pleased to be selected to meet ABRA's unique services requirements," said Rob Westervelt, president of Indirect Sales at XO Communications. "With our extensive voice and data services portfolio and nationwide facilities-based network, XO can be the single provider for businesses' local and long distance voice and data services needs."

"CA Communications started working with ABRA Auto Body & Glass over a year ago to simplify and better manage ABRA's telecommunications costs," said CA Communications' President and CEO Marc Agar. "ABRA Auto Body & Glass now has one vendor on a nationwide basis for all aspects of telecommunications. CA manages, supplies and supports ABRA's telephone and voice mail systems. Together, CA and XO can provide a level of consistency throughout ABRA's repair centers which in turn can help ABRA's operations be more efficient, productive and profitable."

About XO Communications

XO Communications is a leading broadband telecommunications services provider offering a complete portfolio 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 telecommunications services within and between more than 70 markets throughout the United States.

About ABRA Auto Body & Glass

ABRA Auto Body & Glass is a national damaged vehicle repair company specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement. Started with one repair center in 1984, it has grown to eighty-five facilities in ten states. The company's plans for accelerated national growth over the next several years include acquiring existing facilities, building new locations, and awarding franchises. For more information, please go to www.abraauto.com.

About CA Communications, Inc.

CA Communications is a national provider of voice, data and networked communication systems to businesses of all sizes. Specializing in the design, installation and management of communications systems, CA Communications works with its partners to offer businesses a wide range of communications products, services and support. For more information, go to www.cacommunications.com.