XO Communications expands to neighboring Canada

Canada’s telecom industry is still growing, and US telecom company XO Communications is hoping to get a slice of the market as it expands to the neighbor from the north. 

Last Tuesday, XO Communications announced to plans to offer its business services in Canada. Some of these services include high-speed Internet connections, a range of telecom services, as well as the development of fibre network systems. The US telecom company is eying the science and technology industry in Canada alongside the provision of its solutions for the financial service industry. 

According to XO, the move to expand is a response to the growing demand for global connectivity solutions from wholesale customers and businesses alike. The Virginia-based XO, which focuses on business communications solutions, is also looking into tapping the small to medium-sized market in Canada which has been driving the robust growth in the telecom industry. 

Other foreign-based telcos have been attracted to Canada’s fertile business grounds for the industry. China Unicom has also been offering telecom service, and providing connectivity solutions between Canada and China.

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