ATLANTA, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the enthusiastic response of its free calling program to Japan, Cox Communications today announced that it will extend the Cox Digital Telephone y Cox Wireless calling program until April 10, 2011. In addition, Cox Wireless customers can continue to send text messages to Japan during this period free of charge. This program includes Cox Digital Telephone calls to both landline and cellular telephones dialed to country code 81. Cox Digital Telephone calls will be retroactive to March 11, 2011.

The program is automatic for all Cox Wireless customers with international calling and residential Cox Digital Telephone customers with Cox Long Distance.

"Our customers are finding great value in this program and we are very proud that we can continue to make it easier for them to get in touch with their friends and family in Japan during the after weeks of this terrible tragedy," said Leo Brennan, Cox's chief operating officer.

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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/espanol y www.coxmedia.com

SOURCE Cox Communications