Backbone Directory: Xspedius Communications

Through a series of acquisitions (including e.spire and part of ICG), Xspedius' network has grown rapidly over the past few years, and now covers more than 3,500 route miles of fiber.

by Jeff Goldman [September 14, 2005]

Building on an initial footprint of six cities (Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Memphis, Nashville and Greensboro/Winston Salem), Xspedius Communications grew enormously in August of 2002 with the purchase of e.spire Communications. In January of 2003, Xspedius purchased the Texas assets of Mpower Communications, and in April of 2005, the company purchased the business and assets of ICG Communications in five markets across the Southeast. Xspedius states that it is continuing to pursue similar acquisitions in order to grow its southern-centric asset base.

The company's IP/MPLS core network, based on solutions from Lucent and Juniper Networks, now covers more than 3,500 total route miles of fiber. The network is built to handle increasing bandwidth demands and higher speeds in support of both existing and new data services, including VoIP. According to the company, its Lucent and Juniper multi-service network solution enables Xspedius to converge IP, ATM and Frame Relay Services on an MPLS core with the same quality of service as an ATM core network.

Xspedius offers a wide range of solutions for small to medium sized enterprises and service providers, including local and long distance voice as well as data and dedicated Internet access, in 46 facilities-based markets located in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Connectivity solutions are available from DS1 to OC-192. Xspedius also owns, operates and manages extensive metropolitan fiber optic networks with significant transmission capacity.

Corporate Contact Info:

	Executive:	James F. Lynch, Chairman of the Board and Acting CEO
	Headquarters:	5555 Winghaven Blvd., O'Fallon, MO 63368
	Voice:	636-625-7000
	Toll Free:	800-831-0309
	ISP Products:	http://xspedius.com/customersolutions/carrier_service.aspx
	Sales Inquiries:	http://xspedius.com/forms/general_comments.aspx?dpmt=PM
	Regional Offices:	http://www.xspedius.com/contactus/field_sales_offices.aspx
	Service Agreements:	http://www.xspedius.com/customersupport/service_agreements.aspx
	Technical Support:	http://xspedius.com/forms/service_trouble.aspx
	Billing Inquiries:	800-937-7473 or http://xspedius.com/forms/general_comments.aspx?dpmt=Bill
	Report Abuse:	netabuse@xspedius.com
	Peering Questions:	peering@xspedius.com
	Press Releases:	http://xspedius.com/aboutus/news_releases.aspx