Cox Business Granted VITA Telecommunications Contract

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Mar 11, 2010, 06:00 ET

CHESAPEAKE, Va., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) has awarded Cox Business statewide contracts for Internet services in selected speed tiers and zip codes. This was completed through VITA's recent Statewide Broadband Services request for bids.

The contract now provides a vehicle for Cox to provide both Cox Business Internet and Cox Optical Internet to State customers through the VITA ordering process. Cox Business Internet has speeds that range from 2 mbps/384 kbps to 10 mbps/2 mbps, and Cox Optical Internet with speeds that range from 1.5 mbps to 100 mbps.

"Reliability and advanced telecommunications services from a trusted provider are an absolute necessity for state government entities," said Michael Braham, Vice President, Cox Business Southern Virginia. "With this contract, Cox now is truly positioned to assist Virginia state government entities in meeting their critical information and data communications needs with cost-effective solutions. In addition, we are fully supporting their future capacity growth needs as well as business continuity planning efforts."

J.D. Myers, II, Vice President, Cox Business Northern Virginia added, "State agencies now have access to a robust, facility-owned network for their Internet services, provided by Cox. Cox provides reliable and cost-effective ISP services across multiple platforms, which will allow state agencies to have primary and/or redundant connections to the Internet. With blazing fast speeds that range from 1.5 mbps to 100 mbps, Cox can meet the needs of large and small government entities while providing the best customer service."

In 2009, Cox was approved by the General Services Administration for a Local Services Acquisition (LSA) contract. As a result of this approval, military and federal government customers located in GSA's Region 3 Mid-Atlantic service area are now able to purchase voice and data services from Cox systems throughout the state of Virginia. The latest distinction allows Cox to support local, state agencies with advanced Internet solutions throughout Virginia.

Cox is one of other organizations to whom VITA has awarded similar contracts. For additional information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432.

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.

About Cox Business:

Cox Communications serves federal, state and local government entities through its Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for nearly 250,000 small and regional businesses, including school systems, health care providers and financial institutions. Cox Business is the fourth largest Ethernet service providers in the U.S., according to Vertical Systems Group, and the only multiple system cable operator ranked in the top tier. Cox Business also leads all providers of small and midsize business data solutions in customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Major Provider Business Telecommunications Study(SM). Cox is currently the seventh largest voice service provider in the U.S., and provides more than 600,000 phone lines to business customers. For more information about Cox Business, visit www.coxbusiness.com or call 1-800-396-1609.

SOURCE Cox Communications