Cox California PCS acquires site for Network Operations Control Center.

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 1996--Cox California PCS Inc., a pioneer in wireless Personal Communications Services (PCS), Monday announced a milestone in the deployment of its wireless PCS network -- the site acquisition for its Network Operations Control Center (NOCC).

Located in the Irvine Business Center, the NOCC will serve as the hub of Cox's cable-based digital PCS network operations that will provide service to one of the largest major trading areas (MTAs) in the nation.

"Strategically located near our administrative headquarters, this center will be the heart of our communications network," said Bruce Crair, vice president and general manager for Cox California PCS. "We are one step closer to launching our highly advanced PCS system."

The three acre site will serve as the network surveillance center, operations control, and switching location that will be operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 32,000 square foot building also will serve as a state-of-the-art technical training complex and a conference facility for Cox California PCS employees.

"In one location, we will be able to monitor the operational and performance status of our state-of-the-art PCS network from Santa Barbara to San Diego, and from the Pacific Ocean to Las Vegas," said Frank Cowell, director of network operations for Cox California PCS. "This is a highly sophisticated operations center. The technical design of this facility and its operational controls will ensure clear, consistent communication to our customers."

Cox California PCS Inc., a subsidiary of Cox Communications, is deploying the latest in digital Personal Communications Services utilizing Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. Cox Communications was awarded a "Pioneer's Preference" license by the Federal Communications Commission to offer cable-based wireless communications technology capable of delivering voice and data services to the Los Angeles-San Diego MTA. The licensed area includes Southern California, Southwestern Nevada and Northwestern Arizona -- a total of 122,000 square miles reaching a population in excess of 20 million.

Cox Communications is part of the Sprint Telecommunications Venture (STV) that includes Sprint, Tele-Communications Inc., and Comcast Corp. STV is an unprecedented communications venture with national scope, which will provide local telephone, long-distance and wireless communications services to consumers and businesses.

Cox Communications Inc., the nation's fifth-largest multiple system operator serving 3.2 million customers, is a fully integrated, diversified broadband communications company with interests in domestic and international cable distribution systems, programming networks and telecommunications technology.

CONTACT: Cox California PCS

Marty Zajic, 714/660-0500 ext. 435