Cox Launches 62 HD New Channels on Dec. 20

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Dec 19, 2011, 04:00 ET

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications is pleased to announce that it will launch 62 new HD channels for Hampton Roads customers on December 20, 2011. With these HD channel launches, Hampton Roads customers now have access to 103 HD channels.

Cox Virginia's Vice President of Marketing Jonathan Freeland said, "We are delighted to offer these new HD channels and to continue expanding our offering of high definition programming free of charge to our customers. These new HD channels provide the same terrific programs with the added quality of high definition television and will launch on December 20th."

Freeland adds, "With these additions, Cox continues to expand its services to provide both the quality as well as the quantity of HD content for our valued customers. With this expansion, we now offer all of the highest rated HD and SD programming to our customers - all at no extra charge to customers."

Below are the new channels to launch:

Channel Name	New Channel Number (Hampton Roads)
FEARnet: This channel provides show horror films; they also are a horror movie resource.	199
Daystar: This channel provides religious television programming.	125
Starz Edge HD: This channel is part of the Starz family of channels and provides original series movies.	1362
ESPN News HD: This network provides comprehensive sports coverage, sports information including NFL, MLB, NBA, College Football, College Basketball scores and news.	1232
Tennis Channel HD: This network is the only 24-hour, television-based destination dedicated to tennis and the healthy, active lifestyle.	1222
Fox Soccer HD: This network is a specialty channel, owned by News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group, that specializes in soccer.	1225
Investigation Discovery HD: This HD network offers the latest true crime news, events and more.	1103
BBC America HD: This network is a simulcast of BBC America in HD and provides broadcasting comedy, drama and lifestyle.	1252
Galavision HD: This network airs a combination of classic comedy, telenovelas, and late night shows, with other offerings from news, sports and specials.	1275
WE HD: This network provides a variety of programming is marketed towards women.	1212
OWN HD: This network is the HD version of its standard definition counterpart and is an American specialty channel produced by Harpo Productions and targeted to women.	1058
TruTV HD: This network is the HD version of its standard definition counterpart and provides programming on crime, gangsters, serial killers, terrorists, spies, assassins and classic crime stories	1057
Turner Classic Movies HD: This is the HD version of its standard definition counterpart and presents classic movies and programming.	1211
Headline News HD: This is the HD counterpart to Headline news (formerly known as CNN Headline News) and provides the most popular national and international stories, in addition to feature reports.	1026
Nat Geo Wild HD: This channel is focused on animal-related programs and brings you intimate encounters with nature's ferocious fighters.	1269
WGN HD: This channel is the HD version of the WGN TV which airs mostly syndicated programming.	1099
Univision HD: This is a Spanish-language television network in the U.S. airing local news and other local programming in addition to network shows.	1054
Telefutra HD: TeleFutura's programming consists of telenovelas from Coral Productions, RCTV, RCN and Rede Globo as well as movies often consisting of recent American releases dubbed into Spanish.	1271

In addition to the outstanding new programming, Cox is also offering a new package called El Mix. This channel caters to Spanish speaking customers. This package offers the best of more than 78 top-rated channels including all Spanish channels from the Latino Pak, plus other non-Spanish language channels such as Discovery, Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon, Fox Soccer and more.

Finally, Cox will move the Pay Per View Preview Channel to channel number 196; this channel is currently on channel number 196.

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

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.

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