XO Communications Ethernet solutions are some of the industry's leading services. Some choices are XO Ethernet over copper, XO Ethernet over fiber, XO Communications serial connections and XO Gigabit Ethernet. Some of these selections work together and some are independent of each other. Contact XO Communications to determine what's available in your area.

XO Ethernet works for Private Line, Extended Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Converged IP services and IP-VPN services. When you are shopping around for Ethernet services, consider:

1. XO Ethernet for small businesses that wish to scale their bandwidth use on demand.

2. XO Communications Ethernet network for telecommunications carriers that wish to expand the reach of their own services.

3. Dedicated Internet access or XO Point to Point via Ethernet.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Consider XO Ethernet if you're a business or a telecommunications carrier

XO Communications Gigabit Ethernet services are perfect for use in businesses with one or multiple LANs and for international and national carriers of telecommunication services. XO also uses Ethernet with their Hub Service for carriers and mobile wireless companies.

I recommend: Review features and benefits, and download product data sheets at XO. Compare services of XO Point to Point Ethernet and Carrier Ethernet to determine which will work best for your telecommunications offerings. Choose Ethernet for XO Dedicated Internet Access if your company goes beyond typical Internet traffic and use and performs many high-end applications like video conferencing.

Find support and pricing for XO Ethernet

Use XO Communication as a means of support during or after your purchasing process. Compare XO Ethernet prices to other providers before making your decision.

I recommend: Access Ethernet whitepapers and webcasts at the XO Learning Center. EthernetServiceProviders.com finds the closest Ethernet carrier hub to your company and can give you quotes and pricing information on various Ethernet providers, including XO, if you contact them.

Become familiar with XO Ethernet and the equipment used

XO uses a variety of equipment providers to make sure they have reliable and efficient XO Ethernet services. XO still maintains the equipment if you don't purchase your own, so that you get the benefits of working with multiple high-tech companies, but the ease of only dealing with one bill and service agreement.

I recommend: Light Reading reports on XO's success with Ethernet services, along with some partners that provide equipment to XO for these services. XO uses Hatteras Networks' transport systems. Ciena provides their LE-311v Service Delivery Switch to XO's Ethernet solutions. XO utilizes the MX960 router from Juniper Networks.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Request a single point of contact for XO customer care when purchasing XO Ethernet services for you company. You'll feel more at ease when you deal with the same person each time you need help.