Cox Communications Enhances Digital Video Recorder Service with High Definition Recording Capability and New Functionality.

ATLANTA -- Cox Communications, Inc. (NYSE: COX) today announced that customers can now record and play back their favorite high-definition programming with the availability of high-definition digital video recorder service via the Scientific Atlanta 8010 HD set top box. The service, currently available in its San Diego market, will soon launch in Gulf Coast and Gainesville, Fla., and Santa Barbara, Calif., Phoenix, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, North Carolina and Northern Virginia markets.

In addition, current DVR customers will soon enjoy new functionality with their DVR service from Cox. In addition to current DVR technology and the ability to record and playback high-definition programming, Cox DVR enhancements will include:

--Recording Space Used Indicator - Customers can view recording space used/available.

--Auto Erase Oldest Recordings - Allows customer to set DVR to automatically erase the oldest recordings to make room for new recordings.

--Enhanced "All Episode" Recording - Provides additional options to record new episodes or all episodes of a program.

--Copy to VCR function - Allows customers to copy a recording to a VCR while watching or recording another channel.

"The launch of Cox's HD DVR and the enhancements to the current product reinforces our commitment to serving customers with leading-edge advanced video services," said David Pugliese, Vice President of Product and Marketing Management. "HD DVR service changes the way Cox customers view television -- giving them complete control over what they watch and when they watch it with picture and sound quality that far exceeds the experience previously available. With HD DVR, Cox offers customers two advanced video services without adding an additional box to their entertainment center."

Customers can enjoy the flexibility of leasing their HD DVR set-top box from Cox and avoid upfront equipment costs. Cox's HD DVR service is available to customers for $9.95 per month, plus the lease price of the integrated high-definition digital set-top box with DVR functionality for $9.95.

With Cox DVR, customers can record up to 80 hours of television programming. Available recording space varies based on the type of programming recorded. In order to subscribe to the HD DVR, customers must have an HD capable or an HD ready television that can receive a 1080i or 720p HD signal format and must subscribe to Cox Digital Cable.

Cox also offers its customers the opportunity to bundle home entertainment and communications services from one provider. By bundling services with Cox, customers can increase their convenience and value with bundling discounts. "Many of our long-term customer relationships began with our video service only," said Pugliese. "Today, as a multi-service broadband communications company, our customers can enjoy unsurpassed bundled advantages by also subscribing to Cox Digital Telephone and Cox High Speed Internet."

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications (NYSE: COX), a Fortune 500 company, is a multi-service broadband communications company with approximately 6.7 million total customers, including 6.4 million basic cable subscribers. The nation's third-largest cable television provider, Cox offers both analog cable television under the Cox Cable brand as well as advanced digital video service 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 Cox High Speed Internet brand; and commercial voice and data services via Cox Business Services. Local cable advertising, promotional opportunities and production services are sold under the Cox Media brand. 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.