ATLANTA– Cox Communications announced today the launch of On DEMAND (OD) in its Roanoke, Va. operation. This launch marks the 1Oth Cox market with On DEMAND. It is also available in San Diego and Orange County, Calif., Las Vegas, New Orleans, Omaha, Neb., Oklahoma City, New England, Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia. Cox is planning additional market launches later this year.

Cox On DEMAND offers up to 1400 hours of entertainment including hit movies and free programming from some of cables most popular networks. With On DEMAND, customers can control programming using full DVD-like functionality including pause, fast forward and rewind. Customers will have the luxury of choosing and watching a program of their choice at their convenience.

On DEMAND features hundreds of titles, including hit theatrical comedies, dramas and action/thrillers, as well as Hollywood classics, which are all stored in a virtual library. Cox Digital Cable customers are able to order and instantly view movies and programming using their existing remotes and digital cable receivers.

"We're pleased to deploy this exciting next-generation video service for our customers in Roanoke,” said Marilyn Burrows, Vice President and General Manager. “On DEMAND truly enhances our customers' television viewing experience by giving them more choice and control. And On DEMAND isn't available via satellite providers, making Cox the best choice for entertainment and information in Roanoke."

On DEMAND provides a 24-hour viewing window for movie purchases, allowing customers to view movies instantly or watch them at a later time. Over 250 hours of free On DEMAND content is available via FreeZone, where customers can select from categories including Kids, Sports, Features, Local on Demand, Music and more. Customers can also subscribe to additional libraries of content for a monthly fee. Customers access the On DEMAND menu by tuning to channel 1 with their digital cable remote.

Content Categories for On DEMAND include:

• Movies on Demand (MOD) – This category provides a virtual library of movies, including classics and more current titles, which can be viewed on a pay-per-title basis. New movies are added regularly and cost from $1.95-3.95 per title.
• Premium libraries on Demand – includes content from HBO, Starz and Cinemax. The libraries are available at no additional charge to customers who subscribe to the premium channels.
• Subscription Video on Demand – includes WWE, Anime, here! and Howard TV. Customers pay an additional monthly fee for access to each content library.
• FreeZone – includes a range of content including programming from some of cable's most popular networks including the Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, History Channel, DIY, MTV, National Geographic and many more. Content in the FreeZone is available at no charge.

"OD gives us a strong competitive edge because it allows us to provide an enhanced video viewing experience at a very low cost," Burrows added. "In addition, our customers don't have to leave home in order to enjoy great movies. They can order high-quality digital movies right from the comfort of their living room sofa, while utilizing the same functions featured on a DVD. Plus they don't have to return a tape to the video store after viewing or worry about late fees."

Digital cable customers do not need to sign up for On DEMAND, as it's automatically available to subscribers.

About Cox Communications (www.cox.com)

Cox Communications, a Fortune 500 company, is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 5.9 million total residential and commercial customers. Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network. Cox Business Services is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long-distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.

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