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XLN is a fast growing independent provider of telecoms, utilities and services to the UK’s small business community. Founded by serial entrepreneur Christian Nellemann in 2002, XLN now supplies over 130,000 UK businesses with low cost phone connections, broadband, energy and other services. Group purchasing and efficiency mean XLN’s customers pay less than if they bought from the traditional utility giants. The company is profitable and backed by a leading institutional investor.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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