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Cox Communications Cable and Internet Plans

Cox piles on the bundles, but cheap, fast internet plans are its strong suit. We researched the best Cox plans so you don't have to.

Customer rating (3.9/5)

Price: $25.00–$179.99/mo.

Channel count: 75–250

Internet speed: 10 Mbps–940 Mbps

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Top plans
Best internet-only plan
Internet Preferred 150
Best internet/TV bundle
Internet Ultimate 500 + Contour TV Preferred
Price* Download speeds up to Channel count
$59.99/mo.* 150 Mbps N/A View plan
$169.99/mo. 500 Mbps 140+ View plan

*For 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agreement.

Data is as of time of post.

Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. 

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Is Cox good?

Georgia-based telecom company Cox provides TV, internet, phone, and home security services, and it offers several excellent combinations of those four services in bundles. For home use, it’s all coaxial-cable-based. Cox’s still-growing fiber-optic internet network is currently limited to commercial businesses.

Internet is Cox’s strongest area of service: its higher cable tiers are fast but relatively inexpensive. It’s also the only Cox service that we’d recommend as a standalone product, since its TV, phone, and home security services are just average. At best, Cox’s bundles are convenient.

Cox pros and cons

Pros

  • Excellent internet service
  • Inexpensive packages

Cons

  • Average TV, phone, and home security services
  • 12–24-month service contracts depending on plan

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Best Cox cable and internet packages

Package
Best internet-only plan
Internet Preferred 150
Best internet/TV bundle
Internet Ultimate 500 + Contour TV Preferred
Price* Download speeds up to Channel count
$59.99/mo.* 150 Mbps N/A View plan
$169.99/mo. 500 Mbps 140+ View plan

*For 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agreement.

If all you need is internet service, Cox’s Internet Preferred 150 plan has an attractive speed-to-price balance that would be plenty for most households. For heavier surfing/streaming needs, the Internet Ultimate 500 + Contour TV Preferred bundle features 500 Mbps of download speed and a decent TV channel lineup for under $170 a month.

Cox Internet

Cox internet packages

Package
Internet Starter 10
Internet Essential 50
Internet Preferred 150
Internet Ultimate 500
Gigablast
Price* Download speeds up to Upload speeds up to
$29.99/mo. 10 Mbps 1 Mbps View plan
$39.99/mo. 50 Mbps 3 Mbps View plan
$59.99/mo. 150 Mbps 5 Mbps View plan
$79.99/mo. 500 Mbps 10 Mbps View plan
$99.99/mo. 940 Mbps 35 Mbps View plan

*For 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agreement.

Data effective as of 03/29/2021.

Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Read our full review of Cox’s internet packages.

Cox TV

Cox TV Packages

Package
Contour TV Starter
Contour TV Preferred
Contour TV Preferred Plus
Contour TV Ultimate
Price‡ Channel count
$50/mo. 75+ View plan
$90/mo. 140+ View plan
$110/mo. 170+ View plan
$130/mo. 250+ View plan

‡ 1 Year Term Agreement
Data effective as of 03/29/2021.
Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Cox channel lineup

Package
Contour TV Starter
Contour TV Preferred
Included popular channels Missing popular channels
Local channels, C-SPAN, Music Choice channels AMC, Bravo, Comedy Central, ESPN, FX, FOX Sports, IFC, Lifetime, MTV, Syfy, TNT, TBS View plan
AMC, Bravo, Comedy Central, ESPN, FX, FOX Sports, IFC, Lifetime, MTV, Syfy, TNT, TBS CBS Sports, CMT, FYI, FOX Business, NFL Network, NBA TV, Viceland View plan

‡ Data effective as of 03/29/2021.

Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

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Read our complete review of Cox TV service.

Cox Bundles

Cox internet + TV packages

Package
Internet Preferred 150 + Contour TV Preferred
Internet Ultimate 500 + Contour TV Preferred
Internet Gigablast + Contour TV Preferred
Price† Download speeds up to Channel count
$149.99/mo. 150 Mbps 140+ View plan
$169.99/mo. 500 Mbps 140+ View plan
$189.99/mo. 940 Mbps 140+ View plan

Data effective as of 3/29/2021.

Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

† for 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agreement.

Cox internet + TV + phone packages

Package
Internet Preferred 150 + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred
Internet Ultimate 500 + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred
Internet Gigablast + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred
Price Download speeds up to Channel count Digital phone
$169.99/mo.† 150 Mbps 140+ Voice Preferred View plan
$189.99/mo.† 500 Mbps 140+ Voice Preferred View plan
$209.99/mo.† 940 Mbps 140+ Voice Preferred View plan

†For 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agreement.

Data effective as of 3/29/2021.

Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Learn more about Cox’s internet, TV, and phone bundling combos.

Cox cable and internet deals

Cox isn’t offering any “doorbuster” deals to speak of at the moment, but we think its 30-day trial period and lack of multiple-year contracts on some plans easily qualify as cool stuff.

Cox equipment

Cox DVR/receiver

The Cox Contour DVR/receiver is available in two simply named models: Record 2, which can record two channels at once and store up to 100 hours of HD content, and Record 6, which records six channels simultaneously and stores up to 250 HD hours.

Both include installed streaming apps, like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Pandora, YouTube, and Tubi.

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Cox modem/router

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You can choose to use your own modem/router, but Cox’s Panoramic Wi-Fi Gateway isn’t bad for company-supplied gear—even if it is available only as a rental (unlike gear from other internet service providers, you can’t buy it outright).

On the other hand, Cox will only sell—not rent—Panoramic Wi-Fi Pods. These devices create a Wi-Fi mesh across your home. Like Eero and other mesh networks, Panoramic Wi-Fi Pods plug into A/C wall sockets to equalize coverage over a larger household area, eliminating dead spots.

Our final take on Cox

We’ve highlighted our favorite plans and packages, but one of the best things about Cox is its wide range of bundling options for internet, TV, phone, and home security. Internet is the only Cox service we’d recommend on its own, but the bundles offer convenient ways to build upon it.

Cox service is also probably available near you: Cox is the third-largest cable TV and internet provider in the US, covering Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Virginia.

Even if Cox is the only provider in your area, you should be able to secure a fast internet hookup or bundle that won’t cause you to rage against the tele-monopoly. There are worse companies to work with (we’ve reviewed ‘em, trust us).

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Still need some help deciding? Read our full reviews on Cox TV, Cox internet and Cox bundles. We also have the full Cox channel lineup here.

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Does Cox offer senior discounts?

Because of the rapid spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), Cox is offering a few discounts for seniors. Read more about them on our guide to low-income internet.

How do I order Cox internet?

Once you determine the Cox residential internet plan that best suits your needs, you purchase a few different ways. 

As you’re shopping for internet plans on the Cox site, a chat window will pop up offering different types of help. One of the options you can select is specifically for adding new services. If you’re making a change to a current service, you can type a specific request in the chat window to start your order. 

If you would prefer to speak to a customer service sales representative, call 1-844-573-0474. If you prefer to place an order in person, find out if there’s a Cox store in your area and you can discuss options and start service at one of their locations.

How do I get a better deal with Cox?

Once you’ve defined your service needs—and what kind of budget you have to spend—you can try to negotiate a lower bill with a Cox customer service representative. 

Whether you’re calling via phone to discuss your bill or popping into a Cox store, be prepared by having a copy of your bill handy. 

If you’re going to quote offers from other competitors, it’s good to have those on hand, too. Inquire about current deals and promotions and how those may apply to your plan. Find out if your history of on-time payments can work in your favor.

See also: Cox TV | Cox Internet  | Cox Bundles | Cox Channel Lineup | Cox Customer Service

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