Cox Offers New Channels to Hampton Roads Customers

Cox Offers New Channels to Hampton Roads Customers

~Channel enhancements include the launch of SWRV and Filipino On Demand~

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Between February 10 and 12th, Cox will offer several new channels and will also roll out many channel enhancements. With these upgrades, Cox now provides the 35 highest-rated channels available in HD. In total, Cox now offers 72 HD channels.

Cox Vice President of Marketing Chris Pantoya said, "We are delighted to offer these new HD channels. Our HDTV customers can continue to count on us to deliver the best and most popular high definition programming."

Below is a listing of the channels to be launched:

-- MSNBC HD (channel 723)
-- MSNBC has been providing 24 hour news content and information for
more than 20 years to millions of viewers daily.
-- More Max HD (channel 862)
-- MoreMAX HD is an expansion to the popular Cinemax movie channel
and provides popular films and rare gems to complement the Cinemax
line-up.
-- The Movie Channel/TMC HD (channel 878)
-- THE MOVIE CHANNEL(TM) HD is an expansion to the popular Showtime
movie channel and provides the true movie theater experience.
Discover the best in full-spectrum quality 1080i high definition
and mind-blowing Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
-- Comcast SportsNet HD (channel 735 In Hampton Roads; channel 702 in
West Point, New Kent & King & Queen County)
-- Comcast SportsNet is a regional sports network that is the
official television home of the Washington Redskins, Capitals,
Wizards, DC United, Atlantic Coast Conference and Colonial
Athletic Association. In addition to their live game coverage, the
network also provides daily sports news, analysis and
entertainment programming.
-- Cox HD
-- Includes MASN2 HD which includes many games from the Washington
Nationals and Baltimore Orioles (channel 737)
-- Until baseball season starts, Cox HD will contain a slate
describing the future content.
-- SWRV Music Choice channel (channel 900)
-- Interactive music video network from Music Choice that lets you
take control. 24/7 interactivity, the hottest music videos, and
your chance to be a star on the network. This channel will require
the Variety tier.

Enhancements to the On Demand platform include the following:

-- Filipino Channel On Demand It is available for free to subscribers of
the Filipino Channel and contains award-winning Pinoy classics,
blockbuster hits, touching miniseries and live concerts.
-- Shalom TV in the FreeZone/Faith and Values category. Shalom TV is
America's first national Jewish cable television network covering the
panorama of Jewish life, including information on Jewish traditions,
culture and history.

Finally, coming very soon will be two new Subscription Video-on-Demand offerings; they are The Jewish Channel ($6.99/month) and Bollywood Hits on Demand ($9.99).

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

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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