Cox Communications to Add 5 New HD Channels to Digital Cable Line-Up on the Southside

Cox Communications to Add 5 New HD Channels to Digital Cable Line-Up on the Southside

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications will add 5 high-definition channels to its lineup in the South Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach), beginning February 26, 2009.

New HD channels include FX HD, Cartoon Network HD, Speed Channel HD, Fox News Channel HD and E! HD. With the added networks, Cox will offer HD customers more than 54 HD choices with no additional programming charge.

"Cox is committed to offering our customers the high-quality HD channels that they want and we are pleased to add a variety of programming to our high-definition lineup," said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager. "Free HD programming, superior picture quality, and the fact that Cox customers can receive great HD programming On DEMAND, is just one way that Cox proves, we are truly the best choice for HD service in Hampton Roads."

Expanded Service Offerings

In addition to the channel launches, Cox customers can access the below channels at no extra charge. These features are part of HD service from Cox that come to subscribers of the Expanded HD tier, who have an HD television, Cox Standard service, Digital Gateway, HD service from Cox and an HD receiver or a CableCARD.

   --  ABC HD, CBS HD, NBC HD, FOX HD, CW HD, My Network HD and PBS HD   --  ESPN HD, ESPN 2 HD, Discovery HD, TNT HD and A&E HD   --  HBO HD and Showtime HD. Premium HD channels -  (these channels require       a monthly subscription to the premium channel)   --  On DEMAND HD content including movies and more in the library.       (customers should visit channel 1 for a list of options available)   

"Because Cox doesn't charge extra for HD programming, it really is the best value in the marketplace," added McCollum.

Peninsula Additions in 2009

The following channels will be available to residents of Hampton, James City County, York County and other areas later this year.

   --  FX HD will launch on channel 716   --  Cartoon Network HD will launch on channel 717   --  Speed Channel HD will launch on channel 763   --  Fox News Channel HD will launch on channel 764   --  E! HD will launch on channel 741.   

For more information on high-definition service from Cox, visit www.cox.com/system or call Cox at 757-224-1111.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.

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Source: Cox Communications

CONTACT: Felicia Blow, APR, +1-757-222-8432, felicia.blow@cox.com, or
Leigh Woisard, +1-757-222-8496, leigh.woisard@cox.com, both of Cox
Communications

Web Site: http://www.cox.com/

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