December 5, 2003 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Telecommunications carrier XO Communications (xo.com) said today that it is expanding its network with the addition of 12 markets to its current market footprint of 60. The new markets targeted for expansion include: Tucson, Arizona; Fresno and Stockton, California; Colorado Springs, Colordao; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Tacoma, Washington; Richmond, Virginia; Youngstown, Ohio; and St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Sarasota and Tallahassee Florida.
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XO Communications said the additional markets will allow the carrier to provide dedicated Internet access, private line services, and a bundled voice and data offering to an expanded market of small, medium and large enterprises.
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“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.”
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The company said the network expansion is to be completed by the end of the year.
