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Voice & Data Service

VOICE AND DATA SERVICE

Bundling local, long distance and internet and data services together offers you a simple, money and time saving and easy-to-buy solution for your telecommunications and data needs. Southern Telephone Systems offers several packages, as well as individual services, from leading service providers to meet your individual needs.

Why order from Southern Telephone Systems instead of a direct sales rep?

	...the price is the same
	...we know your account
	...we know your telephone lines
	...we know how your business uses it's telephone service
	...we'll take care of all the paperwork
	...we'll coordinate everything for you, do the paperwork, confirm the lines and features before and after cutover and perform the cutover at your convenience
	...we can make adds and changes to your service and report trouble for you
	...you won't pay an installation charge from us to perform the cutover, even if it's after regular business hours!
	...the service is better because we'll be your point of contact and handle any orders, issues, etc.; the direct sales reps have to move on to their next sale and turn you over to customer care and you're on your own

XO Business Services at a Glance

	Proven alternative to phone company monopolies and fledgling start-ups
	Simple, single-source solutions for one location or many
	Competitive pricing, leading products, and exceptional service deliver value
	Facilities-based with metro fiber rings, national fiber network and local collocations
	Exceptional customer service
	Satisfaction guaranteed
	Exclusive business-to-business focus
	Recognized leader in bundled communications services for businesses

XO IPFLEX:

XO IPFLEX is one simple bundle containing a complete package of communications solutions for your business, including local and long distance voice, Internet access and webhosting. All consolidated on one invoice. From a single provider . For a flat monthly rate*.

XO IP Flex is available with Business Lines, Digital Trunks or ISDN-PRI connectivity. Each XO IP Flex package contains a standard set of features as well as optional à la carte services and applications. And XO IP Flex works with your existing analog phones system, so there’s no new equipment to purchase. It's a flat rate bundled VoIP solution with ISDN-PRI, Digital Trunk, or Analog Line connectivity that provides business customers with advanced features, functionality, and value for their voice and data services and offers port speeds of 1.5 Mbps, 3.0 Mbps, 4.5 Mbps, or 10 Mbps with Dedicated Internet Access and Web hosting over a single broadband connection.

XO SIP:

XO SIP service is an award-winning converged voice over IP solution that allows you to capitalize on your investment in data and voice communications and get the most from your IP-PBX today. SIP stands for Session Initiation Protocol. It’s a next-generation IP communications standard that provides IP-PBX customers direct access to our national, private OC-192 IP network for data and voice communications. In other words, XO SIP allows your IP-PBX to take full advantage of powerful VoIP features and the latest IP telephony applications to maximize your phone system’s performance, boost productivity and improve your bottom line.

XO SIP is a converged VoIP solution that provides direct IP access to the XO network for voice and data communications. Increases bandwidth utilization by eliminating the protocol conversion that can hamper end-user productivity. Available compression option enables more simultaneous voice calls on the same bandwidth. Virtual DIDs allow business customers to serve multiple markets from a single location. Completely scalable with access options from 1.5 to 45 Mbps. Compatible with leading IP-PBX systems. Standard set of features and optional a la carte services and applications.

Take advantage of powerful VoIP features like dynamically allocated bandwidth, voice compression, and Virtual Direct Inward Dialing. XO SIP maximizes network efficiency by utilizing a single circuit for voice and data traffic. With dynamic bandwidth allocation, XO SIP service permits the full use of your IP circuit to support data traffic when voice lines are idle. However, voice traffic always takes priority. Available voice compression means more simultaneous voice calls on the same bandwidth, which eliminates the need for additional T-1s. Want to serve multiple markets from a single location? XO SIP’s Virtual Inbound Direct Inward Dial numbers (DIDs) offer the perfect solution. With our virtual DIDs, customers outside your local calling area can make local calls to reach you, giving you a local presence where you want to be. Our broad selection of features allows you to expand your data and communications capabilities without exceeding your budget.

XOptions Features & Benefits

Every XOptions® Bundle Includes These Quality XO Products:

	Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)
	Unlimited Local Calling (Line, Trunk or Centrex)
	Long Distance Minute Allowance
	Clustered XO Web Site Hosting

Additional Options Further Expand Your Capabilities:

	Multi-Location and Satellite Office Solution packages for businesses with more than one location
	XO® Product Association Discount on other XO Products when purchased with XOptions
	Multiple pricing options

XOptions DIA Packages

XOptions Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) with Voice Packages - ideal for businesses with critical Internet and data applications, these packages feature:

Ultra high-speed Dedicated Internet Access at speeds ranging from 56 Kbps to 1.544 Mbps

UNIX®- or Windows®-based Web Hosting packages starting with 500 MB disk space and 70 e-mail accounts

Long Distance Allowance ranging from 4,000 to 75,000 minutes

Unlimited Local Calling* with plans ranging from 10 lines/trunks to a full T1

Feature rich local business lines are available with:

	Call Forward
	Hunting
	Abbreviated Dialing
	Caller ID (number only)
	Call Hold, Pickup, Transfer and Message Waiting
	3-Way Calling
	Speed Dial
	Voicemail

Competitive Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Optional XO Calling Card, Toll-Free Services, International Rate Plans and Conference Calling

XO-managed Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)

24 x 7 Customer Support

How can Southern Telephone Systems and NUVOX / FDN help you? We start by examining your business. And since we're leading telecommunications providers, we have the experience you're looking for. Whether it's data, high-speed broadband Internet, network and data security, local, or long distance, we've got what you need. But having the right products is just part of what we do. Being connected means building solutions that help your business succeed.

How can we help you succeed? The Southern Telephone Systems and NuVox team builds a solution that really works for you. From there, we make staying connected easy. Let us help you achieve your vision—with a true business class communications company whose constant focus will be on you, the customer!

uses Voice Over IP (VOIP) technology to expand your broadband solution through the dynamic exchange of voice and internet. While conventional telecommunications require separate channels for voice and internet, VoxIP enables the channels on your T1(s) to switch between voice and internet as your call volume needs dictate.

offers customers the ultimate flexibility in a made-to-order bundle. With FLEXLinx, your business selects the local, long distance and internet service you need along with a host of enhanced features enabling you to capitalize on new business opportunities. FLEXLinx offers business customers any combination of voice, internet and networking service from 6 to 240 channels.

is a Voice and DSL package uniquely suited for growing businesses. With BizPac, your business will receive just the right number of voice lines and high-speed DSL - all in a convenient bundle! Business customers can select from a range of internet options, voice lines, and email addresses to fit their needs.

In today's challenging and ever changing business world, telecommunications plays an important role in any sucessful company. FDN is here to support your business. Focused on quality and reliablity, FDN has built a network from the ground up to meet the ever changing demands of businesses just like yours. FDN offers local, long distance, SunDial - FDN's free calling plan that allows free on-network calling to any other FDN customer, Broadband Internet and Web Hosting and Integrated Voice Data Packages like Broadline for Business, Biz Pac.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT PROVIDE ANY RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OR RESIDENTIAL DIALTONE. PLEASE CONTACT VERIZON, THE LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY, AT 800-483-4000 FOR RESIDENTIAL LOCAL SERVICE.