'''MCI''' also known as '''Verizon Business''' is a global communications solutions provider with the world's largest internet backbone network based on company-owned points of presence. The company delivers advance communications connectivity to business, government and consumers. <ref>[http://www22.verizon.com/investor/corporatehistory.htm verizon.com]</ref>
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==Background==
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MCI became a holding company of [[Verizon]] after an $ 8.5 billion merger transaction in 2006. Verizon Business was formed as a new business unit of Verizon. <ref>[http://www.infoworld.com/t/communication-and-collaboration/verizon-and-mci-close-merger-037 infoworld.com]</ref> At present, the MCI logo still exist on the mci.com website but any customer will be redirected to the verizonbusiness.com website upon clicking any product or services offered.