Cox Expands International Programming

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications continues its commitment to provide a wide range of International programming options for its Hampton Roads customers. With the expansion of the new digital international programming offerings, Cox customers now have access to more than 25 international channels. 

The new lineup offers a diverse range of content including the South Asian (Zee TV and Set Asia), Russian (Channel 1 Russia), French (TV5MONDE) and Italian-language (RAI) programming.   Cox also has expanded the Latino Pak offerings (Azteca America, Boomerang Espanol, Cine Latino, De Pelicula, De Pelicula Clasico, Discovery Familia, Disney XD Espanol, Gol TV, History Channel Espanol, MTV Tr3s, Mun2, Telehit, WAPA). 

"This is another exciting opportunity to give our customers an amazing entertainment experience that they have asked for," said Jonathan Freeland, Cox Virginia's Vice President of Marketing. "Hampton Roads is a very diverse community, and we believe that these channels will be very well-received by area customers."

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Roanoke - Cox Communications customers in Roanoke now have access to 12 additional digital channels catering to the Hispanic community.

Roanoke, VA — This expansion is part of Cox's effort to expand its international programming channel line-up and enhance the great diversity of programming available to all customers.  The new lineup offers a diverse range of content including news, sports, family and educational programming in Spanish language.  

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With a continual commitment to improving inclusiveness and diversity within the Cox workplaces, Cox has earned recognition as the 17th ranked company on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® List and this is echoed in the programming that is carried.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or via [email protected].

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 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 six 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