Cox Communications Gears up for Football Season With the Addition of NFL RedZone and More Than 500 Games Available in High-Definition

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Aug 24, 2010, 05:39 ET

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications announced today that this football season, customers will not only have access to more than 500 football games in crystal-clear high-definition, but now they can add NFL RedZone to their lineup for only $39.99 per season.

NFL RedZone, produced by NFL Network, whips around every NFL game on Sunday afternoons delivering touchdowns and the most exciting moments as they happen. When a team goes inside the 20-yard line, fans see the crucial plays live. NFL RedZone keeps fans up-to-date in real time switching from game to game with live look-ins, highlights, fantasy statistics and a chance to see every important play. Cox Advanced TV customers who subscribe to the Sports and Information Pak will have to the option of adding NFL RedZone to their lineup. NFL RedZone is also available to Cox Business customers for $39.99.

"Cox offers a great value for football fans this season with the option of adding NFL RedZone to their existing Advanced TV Pak," said Mr. Duffy Leone, senior vice president and general manager for Cox in California. "Plus, customers can see more than 500 games in crystal clear high-definition without paying additional HD programming fees."

Football games including a mix of both pro and college are available on channels like CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC and cable networks like ESPN, ESPN 2 and NFL Network. NFL Network offers every preseason game and eight Thursday Night Football games. Cox also carries exciting local high school football action on Channel 3 in Orange County and Palos Verdes or Channel 8 in Santa Barbara.

Cox offers additional benefits like local channels in every package at no additional cost and FREE standard cable service including popular sports networks on additional TVs with no need for equipment. Plus Advanced TV customers who subscribe to the Sports and Info Pak have access to NFL Network On Demand – including NFL Replay – with extended highlights from every single NFL game played that week.

Added Mr. Leone, "With HD programming at no additional charge, free additional outlets and tons of free On DEMAND programming – including NFL Network On Demand, Cox continues to be a great value for entertainment and communications in the Orange County, Palos Verdes and Santa Barbara communities."

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a multi-service, broadband communications and entertainment company serving more than 6.2 million residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox Communications offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Locally, Cox Communications serves the Orange County communities of: Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Tustin, select unincorporated areas of Orange County, as well as Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Santa Barbara, and portions of San Pedro. 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. 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.