SAN DIEGO (August 26, 2008) – During these trying economic times, small- and medium-sized businesses now have an easier and more cost-effective way of getting commercial Internet speeds without having to use the antiquated T-1 network.

With the new Cox Business Internet 3x3 delivered via cable modem, Cox Business is making T-1 copper data networks a thing of the past and giving businesses commercial-fast data speeds without high costs.

Delivering a symmetrical 3 Megabits (upload and download speeds), Cox Business Internet 3x3 includes business class e-mail accounts, the option of having dynamic or static IPs, and the ability to:

• Run servers;
• Upload large files;
• Send data backup to remote locations;
• Serve employees working offsite via a Virtual Private Network;
• Set up video conferencing;
• Stream video.

“Cox Business Internet 3x3 gives businesses an alternative to the antiquated and more costly T-1 network, which is used by the incumbent phone company,” said Larry Coval, Vice President of Cox Business in San Diego. “Cox Business Internet 3x3 is ideal for any business customer who has a need for cost-effective high Internet speeds, up and down, but doesn’t have an IT department to manage its network.”

The new Cox Business Internet 3x3 product is another example of Cox continually evolves to meet the needs of its customers and the commercial market.

Cox Business leads all providers of small and midsize business data solutions in customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Major Provider Business Telecommunications StudySM, released in June.

Cox ranked particularly high in the following categories: performance and reliability; sales representatives/account executives; billing; cost of service and customer service.  Cox’s overall rating leads all other providers, including traditional telecommunications providers and other multiple system cable operators (MSOs).

“Businesses rely on data services to link to critical information sources, key suppliers, remote work sites and customers,” said Coval. “Cox Business remains focused on delivering a broad portfolio of reliable solutions that enable businesses to operate more effectively. We are pleased that our efforts to serve as the preferred and trusted provider of businesses are indicated in the latest J.D. Power and Associates study.”

 

About Cox Business:

The commercial division of Cox Communications, Inc., Cox Business provides a full portfolio of voice, data and video services to more than 240,000 business customers in Cox markets across the U.S., including small businesses, multi-location enterprises, regional healthcare providers and federal, state and local government organizations. In 2007, Cox became the first multiple system cable operator to enter the top tier of U.S. business Ethernet providers, according to Vertical System Group. Cox was also recognized in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2006 Major Provider Business Telecommunications Services StudySM – Data for highest customer satisfaction among small/midsize business data service providers in the nation. More information about the services of Cox Business, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.coxbusiness.com.