Cox Communications Launches HDTV in Phoenix.Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2002 Phoenix is the Second Cox Market to Get HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates Service; Seven Additional Markets Planned for 2002 Cox Communications Cox Communications is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital cable television and telecommunications services in the United States. It is the third-largest[2] cable television provider in the United States, serving more than 6. , Inc. today announced the launch of High Definition Television (HDTV) service in its Phoenix, AZ market. This is Cox's second of several commercial HDTV deployments planned for 2002. Along with other members of the National Cable Television Association, Cox is supporting the FCC's plan for moving television signals into the digital spectrum by rapidly deploying the product to its customers on a market-by-market basis throughout 2002 and into 2003; Cox is currently finalizing additional deployment plans. "Cox remains committed to bringing the newest and best in home entertainment services to our customers and we are very excited to make this new service available in Phoenix," said Lynne Elander, vice president, video product development for Cox Communications. "High definition television is nothing short of revolutionary. Like the introduction of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color television back in the 1950s, we anticipate seeing a big shift in the marketplace as more and more consumers discover HDTV and acquire the technology. As always, our customers can count on Cox to deliver the most advanced video services, like HDTV, conveniently into their homes." In Phoenix, Cox's initial HDTV lineup includes ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. (KNXV, Channel 15) and PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, (KAET, Channel 8) affiliates, two channels of HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy HD, Showtime HD and Discovery High Definition Theater. Cox is selling Scientific Atlanta 3100 HD converters for $499.95 and is installing the boxes for a one-time charge of $49.95. There is no additional monthly charge for the ABC and PBS high definition channels. Customers who purchase the HD converter box and subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; HBO and/or Showtime will automatically receive the corresponding high definition channel(s). Discovery High Definition Theatre is sold a la carte for $6 per month. Phoenix is the first Cox location where customers will be able to own all of the equipment necessary to receive high definition services. "This HDTV launch reflects Cox's commitment to developing appropriate business models for the retail distribution of set-tops. We're working with both manufacturers and retail distribution partners to develop the right model that will encourage consumer ownership of equipment that supports cable-delivered video services. This launch in Phoenix is an important first step," said Elander. With the launch of HDTV service in Phoenix, Cox customers will be able to enjoy a broader array of services than available through any other distributors. The inclusion of local broadcast HDTV signals at no incremental monthly charge delivers an advantage that other distributors--including satellite providers--simply can't match. About Cox Communications Cox Communications (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : COX), a Fortune 500 company, is a multi-service broadband communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. serving approximately 6.3 million customers nationwide. Cox is the nation's fifth-largest cable television provider, and offers both traditional analog video The original video recording method that stores continuous waves of red, green and blue intensities. In analog video, the number of rows is fixed. There are no real columns, and the maximum detail is determined by the frequency response of the analog system. 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 Cox Business Services. 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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