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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterXo Communications employees are 40% more likely to recommend Xo Communications as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Xo Communications is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Xo Communications employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting Xo Communications’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Xo Communications was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Xo Communications is rated D+
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Xo Communications ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 2 Xo Communications employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Xo Communications improve their work culture.
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| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
What do you like best about your company?The enviroment in the office is remarkable. Everyone is so professiona
What would you most like to see improved at your company?I believe it could be a little easier to move up.
XO Communications is a telecommunications company providing IP communications, networks, and IT infrastructure to businesses.
Xo Communications was founded in 1994 and its current CEO is Christopher Ancell. Since its inception 32 years ago, Xo Communications has grown to 3000 employees.
To provide the best overall client support in the industry.
Our Vision and Values Integrity & Innovation. Customers turn to XO because they appreciate the superior customer experience and higher level of support we offer, and our commitment to the highest standards of ethics. ... Exceptional Customer Service. ... Enterprise-Grade Reliability. ... A Trusted Partner. ... Flexibility & Adaptability.
| Headquarter | 13865 Sunrise Valley Drive Herndon, VA 20171 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.xo.com |
| Founding Date | 1994 |
| Tel | (214) 291-5157 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.xo.com/about/careers/ |
Xo Communications competitors include Cogent Communications and TelePacific Communications. Xo Communications ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Xo Communications compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Xo Communications has 3000 employees. 8 employees at Xo Communications have reviewed Xo Communications across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 Xo Communications employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Xo Communications are not very pleased with their total compensation at Xo Communications, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Xo Communications are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Xo Communications are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Xo Communications believe the environment at Xo Communications is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Xo Communications is a bit slow. About 50% of the employees at Xo Communications work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Xo Communications are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Xo Communications' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Xo Communications employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Christopher’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Christopher in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Christopher Ancell’s employees rank Xo Communications in the Top 15% for Happiness, in the Top 20% for Meetings, and in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits.
The Xo Communications Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Christopher Ancell, Vice President, Sales Joseph Rafferty, and Vice President Sales Operations Michael Martin
Christopher Ancell CEO / President
Christopher Ancell serves as the CEO / President of Xo Communications.
Joseph Rafferty Vice President, Sales
Joseph Rafferty serves as the Vice President, Sales of Xo Communications.
Michael Martin Vice President Sales Operations
Michael Martin serves as the Vice President Sales Operations of XO Communications. Michael started at XO Communications... read more
Rich Jackson Executive Director
Rich Jackson serves as the Executive Director of XO Communications. Rich started at XO Communications in March of 2012.... read more
Simon Lawrence Senior Vice President
Simon Lawrence serves as the Senior Vice President of Xo Communications.
Lee Smith Enterprise Account Manager - E-Rate Specialist
Lee Smith serves as the Enterprise Account Manager - E-Rate Specialist of Xo Communications.
Doug Barman Director of Operations
Doug Barman serves as the Director of Operations of XO Communications. Doug started at XO Communications in June of... read more
Doug Kelly EVP Network Services
Doug Kelly serves as the EVP Network Services of Xo Communications.
Dennis Scott Executive Director
Dennis Scott serves as the Executive Director of Xo Communications.
How much do people at Xo Communications get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Xo Communications is $105,928, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,989, or $56 per hour.
At Xo Communications, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $256,378 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,626 annually. Average Xo Communications salaries by department include: Finance at $88,472, Admin at $59,244, IT at $99,065, and Operations at $87,106. Half of Xo Communications salaries are above $116,989.
5 employees at Xo Communications rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 5 employees at Xo Communications rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Xo Communications employees include job titles like Sales Engineer and Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Xo Communications employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $93k | $93k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $115k | $115k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $216k | $216k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $256k | $256k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $418k | $418k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Xo Communications across various culture dimensions.
Xo Communications' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year.

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In 2019, Xo Communications applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
Xo Communications has a total of 3000 employees
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 86% | |
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Engineering | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 29% | |
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Herndon | 14% | |
Fairfax | 14% | |
Mclean | 14% | |
Memphis | 14% | |
Other | 14% |
What is Xo Communications address?
Xo Communications location is at 13865 Sunrise Valley Drive
Who is the CEO of Xo Communications?
Xo Communications CEO is Christopher Ancell, their score by employees is 61
What is Xo Communications eNPS?
The eNPS for Xo Communications is 40
What is the salary for Data Scientist in Xo Communications?
Data Scientist average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Xo Communications?
The average salaries for Finance in Xo Communications is 88k