ATLANTA, Feb 11, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cox Communications (NYSE:COX) today announced its fourth quarter earnings report will be issued the morning of Tuesday, February 12, 2002.

In addition to announcing fourth quarter 2001 and full year 2001 financial results, management will provide financial guidance for the current fiscal year. A conference call discussing the company's fourth quarter earnings will be held on February 12th at 11:00 a.m. EST.

To participate in this teleconference please call: (888) 802-7345 The replay number is: (877) 519-4471 Reservation code: 3067587 (lasts until February 14, 2002 at Midnight EST)

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Cox Communications website at www.cox.com/investor. An archived recording of the conference call will remain on the company's website for two weeks following the conclusion of the call. To automatically receive Cox financial news by email, please visit www.cox.com/investor and subscribe to Email Alerts. Cox Communications, a Fortune 500 company, serves approximately 6.2 million customers nationwide, making it the nation's fifth largest cable television company. A full-service provider of telecommunications products, Cox offers an array of services, including Cox Cable; local and long distance telephone services under the Cox Digital Telephone brand; high-speed Internet access under the brands Cox High Speed Internet, Road Runner and Cox Express; advanced digital video programming services under the Cox Digital Cable brand; and commercial voice and data services via Cox Business Services. Cox is an investor in programming networks including Discovery Channel and The Learning Channel. More information about Cox Communications can be accessed on the Internet at www.cox.com/espanol.

CONTACT: Cox Communications, Inc., Atlanta Laura Oberhelman, 404/269-7562