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Cox Communications Now Offering Ubiquitous Gigabit Speeds to Homes in San Diego Rapid deployment paves way for Smarter Homes, Businesses and Cities SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 11, 2018 – With rapid deployment of gigabit speeds to customers throughout San Diego County, Cox Communications is now offering GIGABLAST to nearly all of its residential customers in San Diego County, and expects 100 percent availability by the end of the year. With its gigabit deployment, Cox is enabling smarter homes, business and cities through a strong infrastructure and ultra-fast internet speeds. Gigabit speeds allow today’s internet users to run multiple devices in the household simultaneously for an advanced experience. “By heavily investing in our infrastructure, we are enabling smart homes, smart businesses and smart cities that are more connected than ever before,” said Sam Attisha, Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Cox Communications in California. “Our investment in the Cox network, along with the deployment of DOCSIS 3.1 technology, means we are staying significantly ahead of demand.” GIGABLAST from Cox delivers more speed, a powerful home network and rich broadband-enabled services to customers through a Panoramic WiFi gateway modem offering wall-to-wall WiFi coverage throughout the home. Gigabit internet speeds allow users to: •Run ALL internet-enabled devices at the same time •Stream more than 25 4K HD videos simultaneously •Download a HD movie in less than 60 seconds •Download 100 songs in three seconds •Upload about 1,000 photos in about a minute “Fast and reliable internet connections are essential to driving local innovation and providing access to educational opportunities,” said San Diego Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer. “It’s great that all Cox customers in the city of San Diego now have access to gigabit internet speeds and it reaffirms San Diego’s position as one of the smartest and most innovative cities in America.” Cox has made significant upgrades to its infrastructure in San Diego as part of the company’s commitment to invest $10 billion in its network over the next five years. DOCSIS 3.1 technology builds on the strength of Cox’s fiber-based network, and provides the ability to roll out gigabit internet speeds throughout more neighborhoods at a faster pace. Cox has committed to offering gigabit speeds to all customers – not just a select few – and an array of speed and pricing options to all homes and businesses, not just chosen neighborhoods. With the average home expected to have more than 50 internet connected devices by 2020, Cox is staying ahead of meeting customers’ growing demands by rapidly expanding residential gigabit speeds. Cox has been delivering a wide range of broadband speeds to customers for years, including speeds for business customers that have well surpassed 1 gigabit for more than 12 years. “As the Internet of Things evolves, so does the need for more connectivity for consumers and businesses. By investing heavily in its network and infrastructure in San Diego County, Cox is helping to power smart businesses, smart homes and smart cities of the future,” said San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Jerry Sanders. About Cox Communications Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in broadband, voice and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For 10 years, Cox has been recognized as a best operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity 13 times. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.