RESTON, Va., XO Communications, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: XOCM.OB — News), the nation’s largest facilities-based provider of national local telecommunications services focused exclusively on businesses, today announced that it has been selected as the official telecommunications provider to the Seattle Mariners. In addition, XO is the new naming sponsor of Safeco Field’s Diamond Club, a premium seating section and exclusive members-only lounge and restaurant.

Under the terms of the agreement, XO Communications will provide local voice, long distance voice and data services for Mariners Front Office operations at Safeco Field, all eight Mariners Team Stores, and the team’s spring training complex in Peoria, Arizona.

«We’re very pleased to welcome our newest corporate partner to the Seattle Mariners and Safeco Field,» said Bob Aylward, Mariners Executive Vice President of Business Operations. «XO Communications has earned a reputation for innovation and outstanding customer service, two qualities we strive to embody here at the Mariners.»

«XO serves more than 5,500 businesses in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area,» said Stuart Stiles, general manager of XO’s Seattle and Spokane offices. «We are very proud to be recognized for the quality of our services by being selected by the Mariners as their official telecommunications provider.»

«Over the past several years, XO has built several very successful relationships with professional sports franchises across the country,» said Matt Harty, president of Commercial Sales at XO Communications. «XO looks forward to this long-term relationship with the Seattle Mariners and we are confident that this partnership will be mutually beneficial for many years to come.»

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 [ >>> ]