RESTON, Va., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XO Communications, Inc. (OTC:XOCM.OB) (BULLETIN BOARD: XOCM.OB) today announced it has been awarded a $7 million, five-year contract to provide data and voice services to MinolConnect, a newly-formed division of Minol International, the world's third largest provider of consumption data equipment. XO will provide a managed communications solution that will enable MinolConnect to provide local and long distance telephone and high-speed Internet services to 6,300 apartment units owned and operated by Olen Residential in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The solution will be managed by XO One, XO's managed services division which specializes in providing bundled communications equipment and network solutions to businesses. MinolConnect will offer residents of Olen Residential's apartments in Las Vegas a total service solution that combines telephone, television and Internet services providing one-stop convenience and competitive pricing. In addition, tenants will receive a consolidated invoice from MinolConnect for voice, data and video services. "This unprecedented level of customer service and convenience will profoundly enhance the experience of living in an Olen Residential community," stated MinolConnect President, Mike Collier. "In addition to that, we are able to offer these advanced services at the lowest price point available." Minol International General Manager, Alexander Lehman commented, "We are delighted to be kicking off our entry into the U.S. voice, data and video market in partnership with a forward-thinking and quality-conscious company like XO. As our technology partner, XO brings years of experience in providing communications solutions to multi-unit buildings." "XO is very pleased to support Minol in providing this very unique offering," said Ron Scott, Group President of XO Communications' XO One, XO Interactive and hosting divisions. "XO will enable Minol to deliver an extremely attractive communication services bundle to its customers and help create a more appealing and valuable real estate property." About XO Communications XO Communications is a leading provider of national and local telecommunications services to businesses, large enterprises and telecommunications companies. XO offers a complete portfolio of services, including local and long distance voice, dedicated Internet access, private networking, data transport, and Web hosting services as well as bundled voice and Internet solutions. XO provides these services over an advanced, national facilities-based IP network and serves more than 70 metropolitan markets across the United States. For more information, visit http://www.xo.com/. About Minol USA Minol USA (http://www.minolusa.com/) is a Dallas, Texas based utility and financial management company offering utility expense recovery and energy management solutions as well as bundled voice, video and data services to the real estate industry. Minol USA operates nationally and is a division of Minol International, one of the largest utility management and expense recovery companies in the world operating in 27 countries and providing service for over eleven million meters annually. Minol International has been in business for over fifty-two years. DATASOURCE: XO Communications, Inc. CONTACT: Chad Couser of XO Communications, +1-703-547-2746, or Web site: http://www.xo.com/ http://www.minolusa.com/

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