Allegiance Telecom, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGX) is an alternative to Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (Pacific Bell,Verizon,Bell South..ect). Allegiance Telecom is a facilities-based competive local exchange carrier that offer businesses a complete package of telecommmunications services, including local and long distance service, high speed data access and Internet services. We service small medium and large accounts such as American Express, Price Waterhouse, Wal-Mart and Sylvan Learning Center. We have financial backing from investors such Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft. We are $1 billion company currently providing our 'one-stop-shopping' alternative in 36 U.S markets.