XO Communications Telecom is one of the leading providers of telecommunications and related services in the United States, serving 50 percent of Fortune 500 companies. They cover 75 telecom markets throughout the United States. XO Telecom can effectively connect your office and allow your employees to use these networks much more efficiently. Some of the services that XO telecom offers are voice, data, converged and managed business services.

If your company chooses to use XO Comunications telecom networks, you'll need to know the basic structure and uses of the service. This basic information will give you a solid knowledge base when asking any pertinent questions of the XO communications salesperson. However, before you begin the deliberation, there are a few items you need to consider, such as:

1. Know the basics of XO Telecom technology.

2. Compare the services offered by an XO Communications network to your existing service.

3. Contact an XO Communications telecom salesperson.

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

Use tutorials to become familiar with XO Communications data networks

Before you purchase a technology, it's important to know the basic workings of the technology and the terminology. If you have this knowledge, it'll not only make you a more informed customer, but it can also save the company money and time. With a proper telecom knowledge base, you'll be able to discern which technologies fit your business model the best and let you avoid choosing a service that's unnecessary.

I recommend: Make sure you understand the telecom terms from the Federal Communications Commission and how it relates to the needs of your company. Use the TelecomSpace telecom tutorials to cement your basic knowledge of the services XO telecom and other companies offer and then sign up for its forum to talk with others interested in this technology.

Review the XO communications telecommunications business services

Prior to deciding on whether to use the Telecom services from XO Communications, your company should view the structure of their telecom network, the variety of services it offers and the quality of the service. Then, you can compare these offerings against any other competing companies or your existing Telecom service provider.

I recommend: Subscribe to and review the XO Email Blasts from the Telecom Association for the latest XO telecom information. Take the Telecom Stress Test to determine some of the specific business solutions XO telecommunications offers. Assess the various telecom products and services from XO Communications. You can sign up for newsletters and webcasts or look over product brochures. Examine the XO Market Map to ascertain if they have a sales office in your area.

Speak to a XO Communications networks representative

Before you speak to a salesperson, it's important to compile a list of relevant questions you have about the telecom technology and service. This will help you crystallize exactly how XO Communications can benefit your company. After compiling the list, it's time to speak to a representative from XO Communications.

I recommend: Use the XO Comunications telecommunications blog post at Technology Marketing Corporation as a template for compiling any questions you might have. Either call a XO salesperson or fill out and submit the Sales Contact Form to obtain more pricing information and technical specifications.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When speaking with an XO communications telecommunications representative, it's a good idea to conference in your technology specialist. That way he or she can talk tech details with the representative and they can ask any pertinent tech questions, which may be outside your comprehension.