ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2003--Boys & Girls Clubs of America today announced that Cox Communications, Inc., has become a technology sponsor of the organization.

Cox, the nation's fourth-largest broadband communications company, will provide high-speed Internet and cable TV services to Boys & Girls Clubs in Cox's participating service areas.

Cox will provide Boys & Girls Club members with access to significant educational content enabled by broadband technology. Cox also will support the organization in additional ways, including airing public service announcements and encouraging employees to volunteer at Club locations.

Cox already supports a number of local Boys & Girls Clubs in several markets, including Hampton Roads, Va., San Diego, Calif., and Las Vegas, Nev. Through the new partnership, the two organizations plan to expand these relationships into additional communities.

"Boys & Girls Clubs of America is appreciative of Cox's help in bringing access to incredible educational tools to our members," said Bill Regehr, Senior Vice President, Information Technology, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "We are laying the groundwork for what we hope will result in meaningful local relationships throughout Cox's network."

"This relationship is a natural fit of two organizations committed to youth, education and technology," said Cox Communications President and CEO Jim Robbins. "We admire the mission and dedication of this vital organization. We're delighted to assist it in expanding educational opportunities for the thousands of students who benefit every day from the many services provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of America."

Boys & Girls Clubs of America comprises a national network of more than 3,300 neighborhood-based facilities annually serving some 3.6 million young people, primarily from disadvantaged circumstances. Key Boys & Girls Club programs emphasize character and leadership development, education and career enhancement, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation.

Cox Communications (NYSE: COX), a Fortune 500 company, is a multi-service broadband communications company serving approximately 6.3 million customers nationwide. Cox offers both traditional analog video programming under the Cox Cable brand as well as advanced digital video programming under the Cox Digital Cable brand. Cox provides an array of other communications and entertainment services, including local and long distance telephone under the Cox Digital Telephone brand; high-speed Internet access under the brands Cox High Speed Internet and Cox Express; and commercial voice and data services via its affiliate Cox Business Services, LLC. Local cable advertising, promotional opportunities and production services are sold under the Cox Media(SM) brand. Cox is an investor in programming networks including Discovery Channel. More information about Cox Communications can be accessed on the Internet at www.cox.com/espanol.

CONTACT: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Amy Ruttkamp, 404/487-5894 or Cox Communications Bobby Amirshahi, 404/843-7872