Cox Communications Adds 11 New High-Definition Channels to Programming Lineup

Cox Communications Adds 11 New High-Definition Channels to Programming Lineup

Cox now offers 31 HD channels; will launch dozens of additional high- definition channels in 2008

HERNDON, Va., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Northern Virginia announced today the launch of 11 new high-definition channels to its Fairfax County programming lineup, effective immediately. With these additions, Cox now offers a total of 31 high-definition channels, nearly double the amount of HD channels Cox offered at the beginning of 2007 and more than any local competitor.

"One of the things most important to our valued customers is the availability of compelling high-definition content," said Mark Snow, vice president of marketing for Cox Northern Virginia. "We are proud of the fact that we carry more HD channels than any of our local competitors here in Northern Virginia, and look forward to greatly expanding our high-definition offerings in 2008."

Effective immediately, Cox now offers the following new high-definition channels:

1. History Channel HD
2. The Science Channel HD
3. Animal Planet HD
4. CNN HD
5. Versus/Golf HD
6. TBS HD
7. Food Network HD
8. HGTV HD
9. TLC HD
10. Discovery HD
11. NHL Network HD

To sign up for Cox High Definition Television, customers can call (703) 378-8422 or visit www.cox.com/fairfax. Televisions and other consumer owned devices equipped with a CableCARD may require a digital set top receiver in order to receive all programming options offered by Cox Digital cable.

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 affiliation with Sprint. 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 Northern Virginia

CONTACT: Alex Horwitz of Cox Northern Virginia, +1-703-480-4916

Web site:

http://www.cox.com/
http://www.coxbusiness.com/
http://www.coxmedia.com/

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