Cox Internet: Internet Services Summary & Review

About Cox

Cox delivers fast download speeds for over 6 million residential and business customers and offers cable internet in 19 states plus Washington D.C. Cox Communications is decently rated on many reviewing sites among the top 5 internet providers in the country and has earned an A+ rating and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau.
 

Cox Internet Services, Plans, & Prices

Internet & Wi-Fi

Cox offers five internet plans:

Internet Starter 25: $29.99/month for 1st year, then $44.99/month.

This plan provides you with:

• Up to 25 Mbps download speeds
• Up to 3 Mbps upload speeds
• 1.25 TB (1280 GB) data included
• You get easy access to over 3 million wifi hotspots
• Connect up to 3 devices for light web surfing, email, and social networking
   

Internet Essential 50: $39.99/month for 1st year, then $65.99/month.

This plan offers:

• Up to 50 Mbps download speeds
• Up to 3 Mbps upload speeds
• 1.25 TB (1280 GB) monthly data included
• Easy access to over 3 million wifi hotspots
• Security Suite powered by McAfee
• Connect up to 5 devices for moderate web browsing, email, and social networking
   

Internet Preferred 250: $59.99/month for 1st year, then $83.99/month.

This plan offers:

• Up to 250 Mbps download speeds
• Up to 10 Mbps upload speeds
• 1.25 TB (1280 GB) monthly data included
• Easy access to over 3 million wifi hotspots
• Security Suite powered by McAfee
• Connect up to 7 devices for working from home, remote learning, and gaming
   

Internet Ultimate 500: $79.99/month for 1st year, then $99.99/month

This plan's benefits and offerings include:

• Up to 500 Mbps download speeds
• Up to 10 MBPS upload speeds
• 1.25 TB (1280 GB) monthly data included
• Easy access to over 3 million wifi hotspots
• Security Suite powered by McAfee included
• Connect up to 9 devices for moderate 4K streaming, multi-player gaming, working from home, virtual learning, and more
   

Internet Gigablast: $99.99/month for 1st year, then $199.99/month.

This plan's benefits and offerings include:

• Up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps) download speeds
• Up to 35 MBPS upload speeds
• 1.25 TB (1280 GB) monthly data included
• Easy access to over 3 million wifi hotspots
• Security Suite powered by McAfee included
• Perfect for families who all need to connect at once (9+ devices) for 8K video streaming, multi-player gaming, work from home, virtual learning, and more
   

Cox Panoramic Wi-Fi: $12/month

Cox offers panoramic wifi that will provide you with wall-to-wall coverage, home network security, routine fee-free equipment upgrades, and lag-free online gaming. The Cox Panoramic wifi Gateway allows Cox to easily provide you with software and firmware updates and free equipment upgrades every 3 years.
 

Cox Gigablast Bundles

Cox offers T.V. and Phone bundles with its Gigablast internet plan.

Gigablast Internet + TV: $179.99/month for 1st year, then $217.99/month.

T.V. plan features include:

• Peacock Premium included on us (a $4.99/mo. value) through the end of the year
• Popular cable channels like ESPN, HGTV, USA, TBS, Food Network, and more
• Top broadcast networks like CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, PBS, and C.W.
• 50 commercial-free Music Choice channels
• See here for the full 140+ channel lineup
• Easy access to popular subscription apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and Disney+
• Thousands of free movies and shows in apps like Pluto TV, YouTube, Tubi, and Xumo
• Award-winning Voice Remote included finding your entertainment faster
• One Contour box included
• Record 1 Starter DVR service included for 12 months
• Stream wherever, whenever with the Contour T.V. app
   

Gigablast Internet + TV + Phone : $217.99/month for 1st year, then $237.99/month.

In addition to the previously mentioned T.V. and Gigablast Internet offerings, this bundle adds Phone services and benefits, which include:

• Block robocalls
• Simultaneous ring
• Call return
• Speed Dial 8
• Speed Dial 30
• Call forwarding
• Call waiting
• 3-way calling
• Selective call forwarding
• Block selective calls
• Caller ID
• Call waiting I.D.
   

Affordable Internet Plans

StraightUp Prepaid Internet: $50/month

Cox offers a prepaid internet plan, StraightUp. It guarantees you pay $50/month for 3 years. The price also includes the wifi modem with easy self-installation. With prepaid internet, you can surf and stream on five to seven devices with up to 100 Mbps.

StraightUp Prepaid Internet benefits include:

• No term agreement
• No credit checks
• No deposit
• No hidden fees
• Modem included
   

ConnectAssist: $30/month

This affordable internet plan is available for individuals with at least one government assistance program such as SNAP or Medicaid, additional documentation for eligibility checks could be required. This plan's features include:

• Up to 100 Mbps download speeds
• Free wifi modem rental
• An unlimited data plan for 12 months, removed at month 13 when a 1.25 TB data plan will apply.
• EasyConnect self-installation at no charge
   

Connect2Compete: $9.95/month

This affordable plan is aimed at families with at least one K-12 student and one government assistance program like SNAP or Medicaid. Additional documentation for eligibility checks could also be required. This plan's features include:

• Up to 100 Mbps download speeds
• Free wifi modem rental
• An unlimited data plan for 12 months, removed at month 13 when a 1.25 TB data plan will apply.
• EasyConnect self-installation at no charge
• You can get an ACP bill credit up to $30/mo
   

Starter 25: $29.00/month

This plan is the most affordable internet plan from Cox. It requires no eligibility or requirements. You get a fixed price for the first year of $29.00/month and then $44.99/month for the second year. This plan provides you with:

• Up to 25 Mbps download speed
• 1.25 TB (1280GB) monthly data
• No term agreement
• Modem rental additional
• You can connect up to 3 devices
• EasyConnect self-installation at no charge
• Easy access to over 3 million wifi hotspots
   

Cox Business Internet

Cox offers businesses a set of internet, business phone, and business internet, phone, and T.V. bundles. To see all its plans, it is best you refer to its website because prices may differ according to your location. However, here is a summary:

• Business Internet Plans: Starting at $69.00/month
• Business Phone Plans: Starting at $25.00/month
• Business Internet and Phone Bundles: starting at $79.00/month
• Business Internet and T.V. Bundles: starting at $92.00
   

Customer Support

You can reach Cox by live chat from its website. You can also use its website to access its sophisticated support center and find a Cox location near your location. You can also connect with Cox over social media on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
 

Final Thoughts

Cox Communication is the nation's largest private broadband provider. It offers great internet speeds with its plans and special affordable plans for individuals and families on a budget. Cox's rating nearly matches its competitors, earning an A+ rating and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau.