Cox Launches New HD Channels in Line-Up, Including Family-Friendly Channels

Cox Launches New HD Channels in Line-Up, Including Family-Friendly Channels

CHESAPEAKE, Va., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications customers now have access to new HD channels, including two new family friendly high-definition channels with the addition of Disney Channel HD and ABC Family HD to Cox's lineup.

Also, a variety of content from ABC Family, Disney Channel, Disney XD and SOAPnet will be available to Cox Digital Cable customers through the On DEMAND library on Channel 1.

"Cox is committed to offering our customers the highest quality HD channels and On DEMAND shows that they want and we are pleased to add more family-friendly programming to our high-definition lineup just in time for the summer months," said Jennifer Garrett, Vice President Sales and Marketing.

Disney Channel HD, located on channel 738, features the channel's Disney Channel Original Movies in high-definition as well as original live-action and animated series for older kids and Playhouse Disney programming for preschoolers.

ABC Family HD, located on channel 719, simulcasts ABC Family's popular line-up of original movies, series and specials.

WPXV HD ION, located on channel 749, features an array of hit television series, theatrical and made-for-television movies, and specials. Also, HBO2 HD will be added to channel 784.

Garrett adds, "HD service from Cox gives customers more of the high-quality HD programming they really want. Customers can watch everything from favorite prime time shows to the hottest sports match-ups in crystal clear high-definition. There is no extra HD programming fee and no extra equipment to buy."

With the noted channel launches, Cox customers can access up to 60 high definition channels -- all part of HD service with no additional monthly programming charge. These channels include the highest rated networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS, as well as popular cable channels such as ESPN HD, ESPN 2 HD, Discovery HD, TNT HD and A&E HD.

Finally, for Cox customers in West Point, New Kent and King & Queen Counties only, WUPV HD CW Richmond will be added on channel 713.

Garrett notes, "With these additions and changes, we now offer nine local broadcasters in HD...and every major local Richmond channel is offered in HD to Cox's western area customers."

Future additions

Cox is consistently enhancing its network with more features and functionality. Due to the planned schedule for network enhancements, Disney Channel HD, ABC Family HD, and HBO2 HD will be available to subscribers in James City County and York County later this year.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 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, both of Cox
Communications

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

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