Cox Communications to Launch Middle Eastern Broadcasting Network of America

Cox Communications to Launch Middle Eastern Broadcasting Network of America

Network Joins Cox's Free International Programming Tier

HERNDON, Va., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications Northern Virginia has announced the launch of the Middle Eastern Broadcasting Network of America (MBN TV), which will be offered to Cox Digital Cable customers throughout Fairfax County and the Fredericksburg region starting August 1, 2007. The new channel joins Cox's free International Tier of programming, which currently features 14 channels.

"We're pleased to offer yet another international programming choice to our diverse customer base," said Janet Barnard, vice president and region manager for Cox Northern Virginia. "MBN TV features a variety of compelling content, and is the perfect complement to our existing international lineup."

MBN TV is a 24-hour Middle Eastern network broadcasting from the United States, with coverage reaching the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The network has developed a unique programming structure in Arabic, Aramaic and English languages with widespread appeal. MBN TV airs a variety of content including: movies, soap operas, documentaries, music concerts, music videos, talk shows, sporting events, educational series, international and local news, and children's shows.

To enjoy MBN TV and the International Tier, Cox Digital Cable customers must subscribe to at least the Sports and Information, Movie or Variety programming tiers. MBN TV will be available on Cox Digital Cable channel 478. Customers can call Cox Northern Virginia at (703) 378-8422 to subscribe.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6 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, as well as integrated wireless services in partnership with Sprint. Cox Business Services 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. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com/, http://www.coxbusiness.com/, and http://www.coxmedia.com/. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel.

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CONTACT: Alex Horwitz of Cox Communications Northern Virginia,
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