Cox Communications United States

ISP Network Operator

USA

Valid from 1962-01-01

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About

Cox Communications began when Cox Enterprises entered the cable TV business in 1962; it was formally named "Cox Communications" in 1982. Cox is both an ISP and Network Operator, selling broadband, phone, TV, and security services directly to consumers and owning and operating its own cable infrastructure across many U.S. markets. In 2021, acquired Segra's commercial enterprise and carrier business. In July 2023, completed acquisition of Unite Private Networks (UPN). As of its fact sheet, Cox serves ~7 million homes and businesses across 18 U.S. states. Cox is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises (Source), (Source), (Source), (Source).

Operator Characteristics

Organization type

ISP (1996-01-01)
Cox Communications sells broadband, phone, TV, and security services directly to consumers (Source).
Network Operator (1962-01-01)
Cox Communications owns and operates its own cable infrastructure across many U.S. markets (Source).

Retail-only ISP?

No
Cox Communications is not retail-only; it owns and operates its own cable infrastructure (Source).

Wholesale-only Network Operator?

No
Cox Communications is not wholesale-only; it serves both consumers and businesses (Source).

Business-only ISP?

No
Cox Communications is not business-only; it serves both residential and business customers (Source).

Owns Networks

Cox USA Cable — 1996-01-01
Cox Communications owns and operates its cable network infrastructure (Source).
Cox USA FTTH — 2021-04-27
Cox Communications owns and operates its full-fibre network infrastructure (FTTP and enterprise fiber through Segra and Unite Private Networks acquisitions) (Source), (Source), (Source).

Sells Over Networks

Cox USA Cable — 1996-01-01
Cox Communications sells services over its own cable network (Source).
Cox USA FTTH — 2021-04-27
Cox Communications sells services over its own full-fibre network (FTTP and enterprise fiber) (Source), (Source).

Corporate Relationships

→ agreement: Charter Communications United States — 2026-08-20
Charter Communications completed its transaction with Cox Communications on 20 August 2026, combining their broadband and video operations to create the largest US cable operator; a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises received Charter common units, preferred units and cash, giving Cox Enterprises about 26% of the combined entity (Source).