XO Communications Voice over IP (or VoIP) services enhance a business' ability to utilize data and voice applications. Use XO Communications IP phone service just as you would regular telephone service, but over a broadband Internet connection instead of traditional analog phone lines (or in some instances, XO will work with your existing analog lines to enable you better service without having to purchase new equipment).

XO VoIP services include IP Flex and IP SIP Service. Both plans are scalable to the amount of bandwidth your business uses, and you can customize them to include the port speeds and calling plans you prefer. Some benefits of using an XO IP phone system are:

1. Lower maintenance costs with XO Communications VoIP compared to analog systems with aging infrastructure.

2. Much cheaper options for long distance calling with XO Communications' IP PC phone flat-rate plans.

3. More benefits and features than traditional analog phone service.

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

Get information about XO VoIP services

Use XO and other resources to fully understand how VoIP services work.

I recommend: Compare your business needs to the product descriptions available on XO's VoIP Services Overview page. Try the interactive VoIP Demo to test the quality of XO IP net phone service. For a general overview of VoIP services, FAQs, and other headlines and references, visit the Federal Communications Commission.

Look at XO Communications IP net phone plans

XO offers two VoIP plans for your business. Compare the features and benefits of each to determine which plan and package you want.

I recommend: The IP Flex Overview at XO explains the standard and optional benefits and features of this plan. XO SIP Service is for customers with their own IP-PBX (Private Branch Exchange), with scalable bandwidth requirements from 1.5 to 45 Mbps. Get information about the optional feature XO Anywhere from TMCnet, or view the XO Anywhere Demo.

Compare XO VoIP to other providers

Some websites work with XO and other VoIP providers to give each customer the best possible pricing for their business and location. Getting pricing from one website for multiple vendors saves you time and ensures you're getting the best price.

I recommend: Get pricing and availability from 30 of the industry's largest providers at t1-voip.com. VoIPServices.com offers negotiated rates from more than eight VoIP providers, including XO Communications VoIP. On their site, you can compare plans and terms as well. There's no charge for these no-obligation quotes.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  XO Communications Voice over IP has pricing available for 1, 2, 3 and 5-year terms.
• •  Combining the technology of XO Anywhere with your VoIP plan helps companies that have mobile employees. It allows you to use any phone as a business phone and charge it to your XO account, while still maintaining professionalism by protecting your employees' personal caller ID information.