XO Communications, Inc. announced the launch of its industry-leading Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services bundle, XOptions Flex, in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

XOptions Flex is an integrated VoIP services solution that gives business customers enhanced features, functionality and value for their voice and Internet services, all in one simple package. It is the industry's first VoIP services bundle for businesses that combines unlimited local and long distance calling, dedicated Internet access and web hosting services for a flat monthly price.

"XOptions Flex offers businesses in Pittsburgh the most comprehensive and flexible VoIP services bundle," said Ryan Will, regional vice president at XO Communications. "VoIP is truly revolutionizing the telecommunications industry, and XOptions Flex leverages the power of the Internet to provide a high quality and reliable communications solution that integrates voice and data over a single broadband connection with more valuable features for small and medium-sized businesses that save them time and money."

The service leverages the latest in VoIP technology to provide customers with next generation communications capabilities, such as unlimitedvoice calling, dynamic bandwidth allocation, voice virtual private networking (VPN), and a simple Administrative Web Portal. XOptions Flex utilizes the XO national IP network and softswitch technology to carry customers' voice calls more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional services that rely on the public switched telephone network. As a business-class VoIP solution, XOptions Flex provides customers with full access to E911 emergency services. In addition, businesses can take full advantage of all of these IP-enabled capabilities and features without having to replace their existing analog phone systems.

"Businesses are ready to adopt VoIP and take advantage of its ability to more cost-effectively improve communications with customers and among employees," said William Stofega, Research Manager with IDC's Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Services Program. "The providers that will differentiate themselves are those that offer more features with the flexibility to deliver true business benefits. XOptions Flex provides that flexibility with a simple, integrated VoIP solution that can expand as businesses' voice and data needs grow."

Features
XOptions Flex includes more than twenty standard voice features for eachn phone line including call forward, three-way calling, and voice mail. Keyfeatures of the service include:

• Dedicated Internet Access up to 3 Mbps
• Dynamic bandwidth allocation
• Unlimited local calling
• Unlimited inbound and outbound domestic long distance calling
• An easy-to-use Administrative Web Portal for making real-time changes to services
• Web Hosting Package
• Additional voice lines, hosting and other applications can also be added on an a la carte basis.

"XOptions Flex enables businesses to get a better return on their telecommunications budget. In contrast to traditional offerings that waste voice lines when they are idle, XOptions Flex can maximize the speed of data by making use of capacity dedicated to unused voice lines. When there are calls, voice traffic will always have priority. In this way, businesses get maximum utilization and value from their integrated access circuit while ensuring the highest quality of service for voice calls," added Will.

Availability
XOptions Flex is now available across the Pittsburgh metropolitan area,including:

• Bellevue
• Bethel Park
• Carnegie
• Coraopolis
• Crafton
• Dormont
• East Liberty
• Monroeville
• Oakland
• Penn Hills
• Pleasant Hills
• Downtown Pittsburgh
• Sewickley
• Squirrel Hill
• West View
• Wilkinsburg

XOptions Flex is available in other major metropolitan areas across the United States, including Akron, Allentown, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore,Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Harrisburg, Houston, Jersey City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles,Miami, Memphis, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Newark, Oakland, Orange County, CA, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, St. Louis, St. Paul, St. Petersburg, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, Tampa, Trenton, Washington, DC, West Palm Beach, and Wilmington, DE.

For more information about XOptions Flex visit http://www.xo.com/flex or contact an XO sales representative by calling (866) 963-9696.