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Sports Pak 2 Now Available To Cox Video Customers

New package includes NFL RedZone and other sports networks

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications announced today that customers throughout Virginia now have a new option for sports programming with the company's new offering, Sports Pak 2. The new tier available to Cox Advanced TV customers will feature NFL Network, NFL RedZone, PAC 12, Universal Sports, World Fishing Network, Outside TV and in some markets, Big Ten Network and Sportsman Channel.

"Sports programming is a huge draw for some of our customers," said Betty Jo Roberts, Vice President of Field Marketing for Cox Virginia. "This new tier provides more choices for customers looking to quench their thirst for very specific sports content. And, with easy access to mobile apps like Watch ESPN, Watch NFL, BTN2Go and PAC-12 Now along with Cox's new Contour product allowing customers to record up to six events at one time, they won't miss a minute of the action."

The Sports Pak 2 tier joins the existing Sports and Information Pak and Essential offering as options for Cox video customers seeking sports content choices.

New Channel Highlights (All Markets):

Outside TV: Ch. 164/1164 HD
Universal Sports: Ch. 165/1165 HD
Cox Sports TV: Ch. 166
PAC 12: Ch. 169/1169 HD
World Fishing Network: Ch. 170/1170 HD

In addition to the channels noted above, the following channels will also be available as part of Sports Pak 2:

Sportsman Network: Ch. 167
Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads only. Sportsman is offered in Roanoke in the Sports & Information Pak.
Big Ten Network (BTN): Ch. 168/1168 HD
Hampton Roads and Roanoke only. BTN is offered in Northern Virginia in the Sports & Information Pak.

For more information on available content, customers can click here for details on the full listing of channels in their service area.

Media Contact: Emma Inman, APR, (757) 222.8432, emma.inman@cox.com

About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 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 its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five 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.

SOURCE Cox Communications