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XO Communications has announced an expansion of its metro network coverage across Charlotte, more than doubling its addressable market across the metropolitan area. The initiative demonstrates XO Communications' strategy to expand its presence in existing XO(R) markets in order to serve more enterprise customers with its award-winning IP-based communications and managed network solutions and exceptional customer experience.

By expanding the reach of its 19,000-mile nationwide network and establishing additional points of presence across the Charlotte metropolitan area, XO Communications is now able to serve thousands of new businesses and offer them a more competitive alternative for their local and nationwide communications and networking needs. In addition, the company recently deployed Ethernet over copper technology across its network in Charlotte to offer businesses scalable, high-speed Ethernet access over last mile copper.

"Charlotte is our fastest growing market, and we are very excited about expanding our network coverage in the area to serve even more businesses," said Josh Brant, general manager for Georgia and North Carolina markets at XO Communications. "Charlotte continues to be a rapidly growing market with businesses operating in many industries across the metro area as well as nationally and internationally. With our extensive network reach and broad portfolio of services, XO Communications is uniquely positioned as the leading competitive alternative for businesses' communications and network needs."