Lafayette, La. - Cox Communications announced today that the company's made its Ultimate High Speed Internet service three times faster and significantly increased the speeds of its other popular tiers of Internet service.  With broadband speeds as fast as 150Mbps, Cox is continuing to provide its customers the fastest speeds in Acadiana and Baton Rouge. The new speeds automatically went into effect last month.

In Louisiana, these new, faster speeds are available in the parishes of Acadia, Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Lafayette, Livingston, St. James, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion and West Baton Rouge.

"Our customers tell us that speed matters," stated Jacqui Vines, senior vice president and general manager for the Cox Southeast Region. "We know this is especially important in today's connected world where more and more devices are connected through the in-home WiFi networks Cox enables. We will continue to invest in our network to bring our customers the best online experience possible."

Cox offers a wide array of broadband service packages designed to suit anyone's needs, from the casual email user to power gamers and households with multiple family members using the Internet simultaneously.  Cox also offers the most compelling combinations of speeds and features, with all customers receiving free cloud storage; 24/7 live, online sports coverage from ESPN; and Cox Security Suite, a comprehensive package of Internet security tools to help ensure online safety with anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, parental controls and more.

To achieve the best online experience with these new speeds, it's key that customers have the most advanced equipment. Cox offers customers the newest equipment technology available to ensure they can take advantage of the fastest in-home WiFi available in the market.

Customers interested in the fastest Internet speeds available should call (888) 594-6269 to experience Cox High Speed Internet for themselves.  More information is available at www.cox.com/highspeedinternet.

*DOCSIS 3.0 modem technology may be required to achieve maximum speeds for some packages.  

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 approximately 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; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity seven times, including the last six years. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

CONTACT:

Sharon Bethea, Baton Rouge

225-237-5141

sharon.bethea@cox.com

Patricia Thompson, Acadiana

337-456-4343

patricia.thompson@cox.com

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