OKLAHOMA – Cox Communications announced today plans to expand its fiber-based high-speed internet, TV and automation services to additional parts of Logan County. Cox has begun construction and is expected to complete the expansion by the end of November. Residents can visit www.cox.com/ getfiber to obtain status updates and express interest in Cox services.
Creating digital equity in underserved and rural communities is a key initiative in Cox’s multibillion- dollar annual network investment. This expansion will allow Cox to provide ultrafast, reliable, symmetrical internet service across a 100% fiber-optic network to homes and businesses in additional parts of Logan County.
“We are thrilled at the prospect of bringing new internet access and capability, including symmetrical gigabit broadband, to families, students and businesses in this area,” said Oklahoma City market vice president Bonnie Lopez-Crowe. “Working with local leaders, we will take a giant step in bridging the digital divide in the community with a state-of-the art network and essential services.”
The Expansion in is part of an overall commitment of a multibillion-dollar annual infrastructure investment over the next several years to build a 10-Gigabit capable, fiber-based network that will power the next generation of internet users. Expanded fiber to the premise combined with breakthrough enhancements to cable’s broadband DOCSIS 4.0 technology will enable Cox to deliver multi-Gigabit symmetrical speeds in the coming years to both residential and business customers to support a growing host of high bandwidth applications.
Additionally, the Cox Oklahoma team is partnering with cities, towns and counties to address specific community objectives to reach more unserved and underserved communities through improved internet access and adoption. Through these public-private partnerships, Cox can help local governments remove adoption barriers and extend service to areas with no access to ensure that households of all economic statuses can unlock the possibilities that high-speed broadband has to offer.
In the last 10 years, Cox has invested more than $19 billion in network and product upgrades to deliver powerful high-speed residential internet, TV, phone, and home security and automation services, as well business broadband offerings such as its cloud and edge computing services.
“Connectivity is at the heart of everything we do. Communities have trusted Cox since our founding in 1898, and today we remain committed to providing the most powerful high-speed internet, TV, phone, and home security and automation services, as well as a growing a suite of business offerings,” said Lopez-Crowe. “We are excited to bring these important services to even more residents in Logan County and hope this latest expansion will help Cox continue to meet customers’ needs across Oklahoma.”
Cox delivers value beyond superior internet and entertainment services in the communities it serves. A recent economic impact assessment reported that in Oklahoma, Cox has made a total economic impact of more than $1.8 billion and generates more than $47 million annually in state and local taxes and franchise fees. Cox employs nearly 1,500 Oklahomans and supports more than 6,000 jobs in the community. In addition, Cox is proud to support local nonprofits and help those who help others. Last year, Cox donated more than $6 million to charitable organizations across Oklahoma. Cox employees volunteered more than 1,900 of their time to many of these same organizations.
About Cox Communications Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. The largest private broadband company in America, we proudly serve seven million homes and businesses across 18 states. We’re dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.