ATLANTA, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications today announced that its customers will be able to watch the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship when and where they want it at no additional charge - on their television, tablets, smartphones and PCs using a broadband connection.  For Cox TV customers, whether they choose to enjoy the action on TV or online, they won't have to miss a minute of the coverage.  The 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship will be televised by CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV beginning with the NCAA Basketball Selection Show yesterday, and continuing through the Men's Final Four® and National Championship Game from Atlanta on April 6 and April 8.

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The NCAA March Madness Live® app will offer free streaming across all devices throughout the Tournament and is designed to be either a primary or companion viewing experience available on a collection of screens including online, mobile and tablet. NCAA March Madness Live® will feature social and interactive components to provide portable access to the tournament and will be available from www.ncaa.com/march-madness via download from Google Play and the Apple App Store.

The 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship will be available to Cox customers through their:

• Television: For the third consecutive year, all 67 games will be televised in their entirety across four television networks -- TBS, CBS, TNT, and truTV.  
• Computer: Cox customers with access to TNT, TBS and truTV on their TV will also be able to watch the games live online by going to www.ncaa.com/march-madness and using their Cox User ID and Password to sign in.  All games broadcast on CBS are available with no registration.
• Tablet/Smart phone: Cox customers with access to TNT, TBS, CBS and truTV on their TV will be able to watch the games live via the March Madness Live® app.  The app is available on Android or Apple smartphones and tablets.

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; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity. 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