Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does advance billing work?

Cox Communications bills all customers in advance for monthly standard service charges and in arrears for usage-based charges such as On Demand/pay-per-view and long distance. Credits or charges for any service changes made during the month will be reflect.

When is my Cox bill due?

Payment in full is due to Cox by the “Due By” date indicated on your statement. If full payment is not received by this date your bill will become past due and may be subject to additional fees such as late payment charges, electronic reactivation fees, or returned check fees. For more information on these fees and all other charges, click "General" tab there for charges detail.

How do I handle a disagreement with a portion of my bill?

If you have any questions regarding your bill or disagree with any portion of your bill, immediately contact Cox with your concerns. You must contact us no later than 60 days from the bill’s Due By date at ,

Oklahoma City Area
by calling (405) 600-8282
by email
or in writing to Cox Communications, 6301 Waterford Blvd., Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73118.

Tulsa Area
by calling (918) 806-6000
by email and select location from dropdown menu.
or in writing to Cox Communications, Tulsa Main Office, 11811 E. 51st St South, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146

What are my payment options?

Online: Visit cox.com to register for 24-hour online access or make payments to your account.
Mail: Detach the remit slip from your bill and send it with your check or money order to

Oklahoma City Area
Cox Communications
Attn: Accounts
P. O. Box 268870
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8870

Tulsa Area
Cox Communications
Attn: Accounts
P. O. Box 22126
Tulsa, OK 74121-2142

Please indicate your account number on your check. Make checks payable to Cox Communications. Allow 7 days for processing.

Phone: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
Oklahoma City Area- (405) 600-8282
Tulsa Area- (918) 806-6000
Follow the phone prompts to make a payment using your bank account or credit card.

In person: See below for list of Cox Customer Service Centers

Cox Sales and Service Centers Oklahoma City Area

Oklahoma City

2340 NW 23rd St.
Mon - Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2821 S. May Ave.
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

South Oklahoma City

7111 S. Western (Inside ONG Offices)
Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Norman

Robinson Crossing Mall 1278 N. Interstate Dr.
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Midwest City

2150 S. Douglass
Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Edmond

3316 S. Broadway
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Bethany

6221 NW 39th Expressway
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Oklahoma City Area

Bethany

Homeland, 7101 NW 23rd St.

Edmond

Homeland, 24 E. 33rd St.

Crest Foods, 2200 SW 15th St.

Homeland, 2205 W. Edmond Rd.

El Reno

Beachler's, 210 W. Elm

Guthrie

Homeland, 220 E. Cleveland

Moore

Crest Foods, 1315 N. Eastern Ave.

Mustang

Homeland, 115 E. Hwy 152

MWC

Crest Foods, 249 N. Douglas Blvd

Crest Foods, 7212 E. Reno Ave.

Oklahoma City

Crest Foods, 11120 N. Rockwell Ave.

Crest Foods, 4503 NW 23rd St.

City Hall, 420 W. Main St.

Capitol Square, 950 NE 23rd St.

Homeland, 4308 SE 44th

Homeland, 1108 NW 18th St.

Homeland, 9225 N. May Ave.

Homeland, 12508 N. May Ave.

Homeland, NW 39th St.

Homeland, 5857 NW Expressway

Yukon

Homeland, 11241 W. Reno

Cox Sales and Service Centers Tulsa Area

Tulsa

Main Office 11811 E. 51st St.
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

North Tulsa

Systematic Payment Center 205 E. Pine st.
Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p..m.

South Tulsa

King's Landing 9932 S. Riverside Pkwy.
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cox Authorized Payment Centers

Tulsa Area

Homeland, 3139 S. Harvard Ave.

For location details including maps and directions,
Oklahoma City Area.
Tulsa Area.

Is there a fee for a late payment?

Yes. Your bill is subject to a late fee if it is not paid within six days from the “Due By” date. A late fee of $6.00 for cable and high-speed internet will be assessed. For phone a fee of 1.5% of the total bill will be assessed.

Is there a fee for returned payments?

Yes. A returned payment charge of $25.00 will be applied when any negotiable instrument presented for payment for service--including credit card, electronic payment or check--becomes dishonored and is returned to us by your financial institution.

Under what circumstances will an additional deposit be required?

Cox may require an additional deposit if you pay your bill after the “Due By” date or have a payment returned by your financial institution, or you have a significant increase in usage-based charges, such as long distance. The deposit must be paid by cash, money order or credit card.

What is a partial month charge and when does it apply?

If you have recently added or removed services, a "partial month" charge or credit will appear on the statement. This charge or credit reflects the differences between your previous monthly rate and the new monthly rate from the date of the change in service to the end of the current billing cycle.

What charges must be paid for reconnection of service?

If your services are disconnected for non-payment, you must pay the outstanding balance in full, a month of service in advance, and a charge to reconnect your service. You may also be required to pay a deposit prior to activation of service.

What is a collection trip fee and when does it apply?

A trip collection fee occurs if Cox is required to go to the service address to collect past due amounts following disconnection of service.After six days following disconnection, monies collected by Cox at your service address could be subject to an additional $20 collection fee.

What are the locations of the Cox Payment Centers and hours of operation?

Oklahoma City Area- (405) 600-8282
Tulsa Area- (918) 806-6000
Follow the phone prompts to make a payment using your bank account or credit card.

In person: See below for list of Cox Customer Service Centers

Cox Sales and Service Centers Oklahoma City Area

Oklahoma City

2340 NW 23rd St.
Mon - Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2821 S. May Ave.
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

South Oklahoma City

7111 S. Western (Inside ONG Offices)
Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Norman

Robinson Crossing Mall 1278 N. Interstate Dr.
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Midwest City

2150 S. Douglass
Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Edmond

3316 S. Broadway
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Bethany

6221 NW 39th Expressway
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Oklahoma City Area

Bethany

Homeland, 7101 NW 23rd St.

Edmond

Homeland, 24 E. 33rd St.

Crest Foods, 2200 SW 15th St.

Homeland, 2205 W. Edmond Rd.

El Reno

Beachler's, 210 W. Elm

Guthrie

Homeland, 220 E. Cleveland

Moore

Crest Foods, 1315 N. Eastern Ave.

Mustang

Homeland, 115 E. Hwy 152

MWC

Crest Foods, 249 N. Douglas Blvd

Crest Foods, 7212 E. Reno Ave.

Oklahoma City

Crest Foods, 11120 N. Rockwell Ave.

Crest Foods, 4503 NW 23rd St.

City Hall, 420 W. Main St.

Capitol Square, 950 NE 23rd St.

Homeland, 4308 SE 44th

Homeland, 1108 NW 18th St.

Homeland, 9225 N. May Ave.

Homeland, 12508 N. May Ave.

Homeland, NW 39th St.

Homeland, 5857 NW Expressway

Yukon

Homeland, 11241 W. Reno

Cox Sales and Service Centers Tulsa Area

Tulsa

Main Office 11811 E. 51st St.
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

North Tulsa

Systematic Payment Center 205 E. Pine st.
Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p..m.

South Tulsa

King's Landing 9932 S. Riverside Pkwy.
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cox Authorized Payment Centers

Tulsa Area

Homeland, 3139 S. Harvard Ave.

For location details including maps and directions,
Oklahoma City Area.
Tulsa Area.

How are service fees charged?

Service fees may be charged in accordance with our current rates when you elect to relocate your primary outlet, add, relocate, or delete additional outlets and/or add, switch or relocate premium services.

What responsibility do I have for Cox equipment?

You are responsible for lost or stolen equipment and will be billed for the full replacement value of the equipment as determined by Cox.

What is my responsibility if I move or cancel service with Cox?

Upon termination of your service, you are responsible for any outstanding balances, including equipment charges. Any equipment you rent from Cox Communications remains the property of Cox and it is your responsibility to return all rented equipment within 10 days from termination of service. Otherwise your account will be billed the replacement value of the equipment. Any customer account turned over to an outside agency will be subject to a collection charge including attorney fees.

What are installation or change of service fees?

Charges pertaining to installation or change or service will appear as a one-time charge on your statement, along with any payments collected prior to or at the time of installation. All accounts are subject to a credit check. A deposit may be required.

What are governmental charges?

Local governments may assess charges based on certain revenues received by Cox, for example, for the use of public streets and alleyways.

What are franchise fees?

Cox is required to pay the Franchise Fees to provide cable TV services in your area. Cox is permitted to pass the fees through as a separate line item on your bill. The fee calculation is pursuant to FCC rules and federal law.

How is a change of service reflected on my bill?

Charges pertaining to installation or change or service will appear as a one-time charge on your statement, along with any payments collected prior to or at the time of installation. All accounts are subject to a credit check. A deposit may be required.

What are installation or change of service fees?

The first billing statement after completion of a change of service will reflect prorated charges for a partial month from the date of activity until the beginning of your billing cycle. Please pay the full amount shown in order to ensure the accuracy of future statements.

How will delinquent payments affect Customer Credit Reports?

In the event that your account reaches a delinquent status, Cox will report the delinquent activity to credit bureaus.

How do I notify Cox of a change to my mailing address?

To ensure that your change of address request is processed, please contact our customer service representatives at (216)535-3500 (residential customers) or 866-272-5777 (business customers).

Where do I go to understand more about my Cox bill?

To learn more about your Cox bill and a detailed overview, click here Or for more information by phone or email click here . and select location from dropdown menu.

Where can I get answers to my questions about Cox Long Distance service?

If you have questions concerning the rates, terms and conditions of your Cox interstate or international long distance services, please refer Customer Services Agreement posted on our website

Which services must be paid to retain local telephone services?

Your basic telephone services will not be disconnected for non-payment of non-basic telephone or non-telephone charges. Services, which must be paid to retain your local telephone services, are marked with an asterisk (*) on your bill. Failure to pay charges on the bill denoted by an asterisk (*) may result in the disconnection of your basic local telephone service.

Is phone and 911 service affected by the telephone modem and battery back-up?

If the modem is disconnected or removed, or battery is not charged or otherwise fails, phone service, including access to emergency 911 services, will not be available.

Can I pay my bill over the phone with a Cox representative?

Operator assisted payments are available for your convenience by calling the local telephone number on the front of your bill. Effective April 8, 2006, customers who make a payment over the phone using a Cox representative will incur a $5.00 transaction processing fee. For no-fee payments at your fingertips, sign up for Easy Pay monthly automatic billing or for one-time payments online using View/Pay Bill visit www.cox.com or call us today for more details.

Is a credit applicable for telephone service outages?

If your telephone service is interrupted for a period of more than 24 hours as a result of technical problems not caused by customer equipment or misuse, upon request Cox will credit the monthly charges on your account, on a prorated basis, for those services.

What is the Federal Universal Service Fund charge?

This charge is assessed to recover the amount telecommunications providers must contribute to the Universal Service Fund, which helps keep local phone service affordable for all America.

What is the FCC Authorized Charge for Network Access charge?

A charge to recover costs associated with connecting to a telecommunications service provider’s interstate long distance network.

What is the Emergency 911 Service charge?

Your local government asks you to pay this charge each month to help provide for emergency service in your community.

What is the Telecommunications Relay Service?

A surcharge to fund the relay center that assists the hearing and speech impaired to communicate over the phone network.

What are my options if I disagree with the resolution to a billing dispute related to my phone service?

If you disagree with the outcome of an investigation related to telephone service contact the Public Utilities Commission. The address is printed on your Cox billing statement.

What are my options if I disagree with the resolution to a Billing Dispute related to my cable service?

If you disagree with the investigation’s outcome on a video service, you may file a complaint with the local franchise authority. The address is printed on your Cox bill statement.