XO Communications Delivers Voice and Data Networking Solution for Grant Thornton

XO Communications Delivers Voice and Data Networking Solution for
Grant Thornton
- Leading Accounting Firm Relies on XO to Connect 45+ Sites Under $3 Million
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 17  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XO Communications, Inc.
(OTC:XOCM.OB) (BULLETIN BOARD: XOCM.OB) , the nation's largest facilities-based
provider of national local telecommunications services focused exclusively on
businesses, today announced that it has entered into a three-year agreement
worth approximately $3 million with Grant Thornton, one of the world's leading
accounting firms dedicated to mid-size companies. Under the terms of the
agreement, XO is providing a voice and data networking solution that has
replaced the network previously provided by Grant Thornton's former
telecommunications services provider.

XO has deployed a data networking solution connecting Grant Thornton's
corporate headquarters and more than 45 offices across the U.S.  XO is also
providing long distance voice services for all of Grant Thornton's office
locations as well as local voice services in select markets.  By migrating from
its legacy frame relay network to XO's private data networking solution, Grant
Thornton will be able to significantly reduce costs while increasing the
bandwidth capabilities and reliability of its data network.

"We're very pleased with the extraordinary level of customer service and
reliability of our new XO solution," said Madison Morrison, manager of Network
Engineering at Grant Thornton.  "XO was very responsive to our needs and its
ability to support all of our locations and implement a comprehensive data and
voice solution ahead of schedule confirms that XO is the best choice to support
our firm's growing telecommunications needs."

"Grant Thornton went through an extensive process to select a
telecommunications services provider that could meet its unique, multi-location
requirements on a wide range of criteria," said Matt Harty, president of
Commercial Sales at XO Communications.  "The quality of XO services coupled
with XO's focus on superior customer service were key factors in Grant
Thornton's selection of XO as its primary provider.  We're very pleased to have
won their trust and business."

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton International is the world's leading accounting, tax and
business advisory organization dedicated to mid-size companies. Through its
network of 585 offices in 110 countries, including 48 offices in the United
States, partners of the member firms of Grant Thornton provide personal
attention and seamless service delivery to public and private clients around
the globe. Grant Thornton LLP's Web site is http://www.grantthornton.com/.

About XO Communications

XO Communications is a leading provider of national and local
telecommunications services to businesses, large enterprises and
telecommunications companies.  XO offers a complete portfolio of services,
including local and long distance voice, dedicated Internet access, private
networking, data transport, and Web hosting services as well as bundled voice
and Internet solutions.  XO provides these services over an advanced, national
facilities-based IP network and serves more than 70 metropolitan markets across
the United States.  For more information, visit http://www.xo.com/. 

DATASOURCE: XO Communications, Inc.



CONTACT:  Chad Couser of XO Communications, [phone],





Web site:  http://www.xo.com/

http://www.grantthornton.com/ 

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