Cox Adds 14 New Channels

Cox Adds 14 New Channels

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications continues to expand its programming and High Definition line-up as customers in South Hampton Roads now have access to 14 additional channels. This move brings Cox's total HD offerings to 46 channels, brings Cox's total HD choices to over 250.

Video subscribers will have access to 13 additional high definition channels as well as "Chiller" on channel 266; Chiller is a new horror films network and shows films such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Tales from the Crypt.

In addition to Chiller, the following channels are available to customers:

1. Lifetime Network HD (channel 709)
2. Hallmark Movie Channel HD (channel 859)
3. USA HD (channel 718)
4. Lifetime Movie Network HD (channel 809)
5. MTV HD (channel 722)
6. CNBC HD (channel 725)
7. Nickelodeon HD (channel 729)
8. CMT HD (channel 733)
9. Sci-Fi HD (channel 740)
10. Spike HD (channel 756)
11. Bravo HD (channel 761)
12. VH1 HD (channel 767)
13. Planet Green HD (channel 813)

Senior Vice President and General Manager Gary McCollum said, "We are delighted to add this additional programming to our line-up. Not only is the HD picture clarity superior, but it creates a home theater experience that is unparalleled. In the coming year, we expect to continue to grow and expand our line-up as more networks become available in HD."

The other HD channels offered by Cox include:

-- A&E HD
-- Animal Planet HD
-- Cinemax HD
-- CNN HD
-- Discovery Channel HD
-- ESPN HD
-- ESPN 2 HD
-- Food Network HD
-- HBO HD
-- HD Theater
-- HGTV HD
-- History Channel HD
-- Lifetime Network HD
-- Palladia HD
-- National Geographic HD
-- NFL Network HD
-- NHL Network HD
-- Science Channel HD
-- Showtime HD
-- Starz HD
-- TBS HD
-- TLC HD
-- TNT HD
-- Travel Channel HD
-- Universal HD
-- Versus/Golf HD
-- WAVY NBC HD
-- WGNT CW HD
-- WHRO PBS HD
-- WSKY HD
-- WTKR CBS HD
-- WTVZ My Network HD
-- WVBT Fox HD
-- WVEC ABC HD

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

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 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, as well as integrated wireless services. 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. In Hampton Roads, Cox has more than 400,000 basic cable subscribers.

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

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

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