ATLANTA, Aug 14, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cox Communications, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Robbins and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Hayes have submitted sworn statements, in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's June 27, 2002 order, certifying that the covered SEC reports filed by the company in 2002 do not contain any material misstatements or material omissions.

"This filing reinforces our dedication to providing investors and consumers clear and accurate information about our company's performance," Mr. Robbins said. "I stand by the performance of our company, and believe in creating value for our shareholders through quality products, stellar operations, exceptional employees and ethical business practices."

Cox Communications (NYSE: COX), a Fortune 500 company, is a multi-service broadband communications company serving approximately 6.3 million customers nationwide. Cox is the nation's fifth-largest cable television provider, and 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. 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.

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