XO Communications Announces Planned Expansion Of Award-Winning Nationwide Communications Network, Laying The Groundwork For Continued Growth

Providing the Flexibility and Scalability to Support Enterprises' Unified Communications and Multi-Cloud Environments

Herndon, VA (Marketwired) - XO Communications today announced a planned multi-year expansion of the company's award-winning nationwide communications network, laying the groundwork for continued growth, in support of enterprise customers' unified communications, data networking, and multi-cloud initiatives. XO Communications will expand its network reach and capability across the United States. This investment plan is fully funded with the recent completion of a $500 million financing.

"XO Communications is planning robust investments in our award-winning network to ensure that our customers can take full advantage of the latest end-to-end communication services available," said Chris Ancell, CEO of XO Communications. "As unified communications, mobility and cloud initiatives become more critical to the success of our customers, XO is further enriching our private network in order to deliver a superior end-to-end customer experience, leveraging the latest fiber optic technologies, resulting in alternate choices, higher bandwidth availability, and more competitive pricing options to benefit our customers."

XO Communications features one of the largest and most reliable communications networks with a rich portfolio of extensive metro, inter-city and global network assets and reach. The unique combination of local, nationwide and global capabilities allow XO to provide maximum performance and reach that businesses need in today's hyper-connected economy.

About XO Communications
XO Communications is a leading nationwide provider of advanced IP communications, intelligent networking, and cloud computing services for business, large enterprise and wholesale customers. These customers include more than half of the Fortune 500, in addition to leading cable, mobile wireless and domestic and international telecommunications companies. XO offers a superior customer experience through its innovative solutions, its employees' focus on customers and the proven performance of its advanced network. To learn more about XO Communications, visit www.xo.com or blog.xo.com. XO Communications is also on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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