According to XO, its Ethernet Hub requires no conversion or protocol changes by domestic or international carriers and offers access to its ethernet footprint, including ethernet over copper, through a single connection.

The new service is claimed to support a variety of ethernet bandwidth options, ranging from 5Mbps to 10Gbps. XO’s ethernet service also supports 802.1Q, VLAN stacking and jumbo frames.

Ernie Ortega, president of carrier services at XO, said: XO Communications is dedicated to meeting the growing technology and bandwidth needs of our customers and carriers. By offering the new ethernet hub, we are continuing to push our technology forward, providing our clients with the most innovative and advanced solutions across our large ethernet footprint.