Cox Communications may have some unique and tempting benefits, along with a wide range of channels, but the customer service can be deterring. It's an affordable, quality service, but is it right for you? After all, there could be many other TV providers in your location, vying for your attention.
Inside the Cox Channel Lineup guide, you'll find information on the Cox TV guide, including the channel listings and TV packages.
At the end of this guide, we hope that you'll be able to assess whether or not the service provider is perfect for you.
Cox Channel Lineup
Looking for the Cox program listing? Well, fortunately, there's an easy way to do so. All you need to do is access the Shop tab on the official Cox site, and underneath the TV category, click on the Channel Lineup page.
From there, you can view the program listing and their numbers. These channels are also sorted by packages. Furthermore, you can search for channels and even sort the channels by either name or number.
Do note that the local cable channel listings change depending on your area. This should help you determine what Cox Cable package you should purchase if you decide to adopt the cable provider.
Cox Cable Channels
As of Q2 2016, the average number of channels that adults paid for was 205.9, whereas the actual number viewed was a whopping 19.8 (I'm certainly one of those adults).
There are several cable system packages to choose from. Some of these packages have the Contour label slapped onto them. I will delve into each package, bringing to the table the details and benefits.
But first, it's important to discuss Contour from Cox. There are a few incentives to take into consideration in relation to Contour from Cox:
1. Smarter Search
With contour, you'll instantly access your programming with Smart Search and the Voice Remote.
2. Find It Faster
The new Contour provides you with an innovative guide, complete with rich images, customizable views, and a user-friendly navigation system.
3. Watch in Any Room
You can either view your programming from any room in your home with live streaming or On Demand TV for your mobile device.
4. TV When You Want
With On Demand entertainment, you'll have access to thousands of hit films, shows, and children's' programs.
Now, here are the available packages and bundles Cox has to offer. Cox offers not only internet within its bundles but also home phone service.
Cox TV Packages
Contour Flex Starter
This plan is Cox's best bundle for local cable channels. You'll receive access to a no-contract streaming TV service as well as high-speed internet service. As a bonus, you'll also be able to add premium channel packs (HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, or Starz) and be able to stream TV with up to five devices at once.
In total, you'll receive over 80 total channels, with 70 of them unique. Some channels included in the Contour Flex Starter package are ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, The CW, and PBS. Furthermore, you can also add Contour Flex Economy (if you want extra TV channels) for an extra monthly fee.
Contour Flex Economy
Contour Flex Economy features over 110 channels, starring local cable channels, though you'll also be able to view a budget-friendly section of popular cable networks including Discovery, History, Food Network, Music Choice, and more.
However, the Economy package has limited access to On Demand content.
Cox Contour
This is Cox's best high definition TV experience. You'll receive over 130 of the most popular digital cable networks (though you'll receive over 200 total channels), plus voice remote control, Smart Search, streaming in every room, and 1,000 hours of multi-room DVR storage, but only when you bundle with high-speed Internet Preferred or higher.
You'll be able to watch popular HD channels such as ESPN, HGTV, A&E, CNBC, Bravo, Travel Channel, Spike, and MTV.
TV Essential
With TV Essential, you'll receive over 200 channels, including all of your local channels plus the most popular channels and HD channels. You'll find in this package ESPN, Discovery, History, A&E, TNT, HGTV, and more.
Contour TV Preferred
Contour TV Preferred features over 240 channels, including local channels and the most popular cable channels like Disney Jr., Cooking, and more. This package also includes On Demand, and on-screen program guide, and Music Choice.
Contour TV Premier
Cox Contour TV premier provides you with over 305 channels. You'll receive all the local channels, the most popular networks, and the Variety Pak, Sports & Information Pak, and the Movie Pak.
Contour TV Ultimate
For your ultimate television needs, you may need the Contour TV ultimate. You'll receive over 365 networks with this big pack, which includes all local channels, the most popular cable channels, the Variety Pak, Sports & Information Pak, Movie Pak, HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz.
Movie Pak
Cox offers four Premium Paks: HBO, Showtime, Starz, and Cinemax. With these packs, you'll be able to access incredible On Demand libraries.
Cox may sometimes throw forward a limited-time deal to help you save. For instance and at the time of this writing, you can save on all premium channels and purchase them for as little as $10 each per month for 12 months guaranteed.
Here are the specific details of each package:
- HBO: You can view the biggest and brightest movies, series, documentaries and originals. Furthermore, you can take the action anywhere you go with the HBO GO app.
- Showtime: You'll be able to watch the most popular award-winning original series, blockbuster movies, and amazing documentaries. Special note: if you order Showtime, you'll receive $25 cash back via mail-in rebate.
- Starz: If you need obsessive TV, hit movies, and more, then Starz may be the right premium package for you. You can also watch Starz wherever you'd like, thanks to the Starz app.
- Cinemax: With Cinemax, you'll access seven channels featuring exclusive movies, behind-the-scenes exclusives. Furthermore, you'll be able to watch these channels on the go with MAX GO.
Latino Pak
The Latino Pak provides you with the best variety in premium Spanish and English language channel, all in HD. You'll have access to channels such as ISTORY en Español, beIN Sports, ESPN Deportes, Univision Deportes Network, FOX Deportes, NBCUniverso, UniMás, and MTV Tr3s.
Sports & Info Pak
The Sports & Information Pak allows you to keep score with all of your favorite teams. Here are some of the following channels that are part of the Sports & Information Pak:
- Viceland
- FYI
- CNN International
- Univision Deportes
- ESPNEWS
- ESPNU
- Univision Fusion
- NBA TV
- NFL Network
- NHL Network
- Tennis Channel
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Recap
Cox is an affordably-priced service, though the customer service may be a bit on the shabbier side. Despite that, you'll receive plenty of incentives to adopt the service, such as the ability to add premium channels with Contour Flex Starter.
Overall, with its extensive channels and TV guide, Contour program, and variable range of packages, you should give this cable system some consideration, even when compared to Verizon FiOS (and Verizon FiOS offers more TV channels).
If you would like to, you can always compare the best TV providers with our buyer's guide to cable TV providers. That way, you can see what each TV service provider offers.
