ATLANTA, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications announced today that HD customers now have free access to many of NBC's hottest shows anytime, On Demand, in high-definition. The new HD content added to MyPrimetime® in Cox's On DEMAND library includes episodes of The Office, 30 Rock, Community, Parks and Recreation, Mercy and Heroes. NBC joins ABC, AMC, We and others in bringing their top rated shows to the MyPrimetime category in high-definition. In addition, Cox has also added NBC's perennial favorite Saturday Night Live to the MyPrimetime lineup.

"MyPrimetime gives our customers anytime access to some of the season's hottest programming in crystal clear HD, whenever they want it," said David Pugliese, senior vice president of marketing. "Plus, the addition of Saturday Night Live to the MyPrimetime lineup ensures customers don't miss any of the 'water cooler' moments for which that show has become so famous."

To access the NBC programming in MyPrimetime, customers tune to the On DEMAND menu on channel 1 with their remote and select the MyPrimetime category. Programs are available starting the day after premiering on the network and are free to Cox Digital Cable customers. With MyPrimetime, Cox customers can enjoy anytime access to hundreds of episodes from more than 20 networks including ABC, NBC, USA, AMC, TBS, TNT, Comedy Central, Disney and more. The service is available in the vast majority of Cox's operations with the remainder launching by early next year.

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 6.2 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 Communications wholly owns and operates Travel Channel. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four 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 and www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE: Cox Communications

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