Cox internet plans

Why choose Cox internet?

David Anders Last updated: March 23, 2021

Cox internet plans are available in 18 states, including Arizona, California and Louisiana. Cox Communications is the third-largest cable internet provider, covering 1/12 of U.S. residents in major cities such as San Diego, Phoenix, New Orleans and Oklahoma City, as well as virtually all of Rhode Island. 

If you live in or are moving to a Cox-serviceable area, you’ll have up to five internet plans to choose from, plus many bundling options that could save you on the monthly costs of multiple home services.

Is Cox internet the best service for your home? We cover plan and service details, as well as how Cox compares to other providers, below to help you decide.

Cox Communications internet plans and prices

Cox internet deals and speeds will vary by location, but they are still likely to be one of the cheapest and fastest internet options available for those in Cox service areas.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Last updated 12/16/20.

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Additional Cox internet fees

The plan price is just the beginning of your final charges. If you need to rent a gateway modem from Cox, that’ll cost you $10.99/mo.* Add Cox Complete Care protections (extra security) and opt for a month-to-month no-contract plan and your price goes up an extra $20/mo.* So initially, Cox Internet Starter 10 may cost $29.99, but when it’s all said and done, you may receive a bill for about $59.99/mo.* 

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Last updated 12/16/20.

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Best Cox internet plans

When choosing an internet plan, consider the size of your household, the number of internet users, their activities and how many devices are usually connected to the network.

• Cox Internet Start 10

  Best for light internet browsing 

  Speeds of 10 Mbps technically aren’t considered “broadband,” which the FCC defines as download speeds of 25 Mbps or higher. That’s not to say this plan is without use, however. If you just need a reliable connection for browsing the web and checking social media on a couple devices, a low-cost plan like the Cox Internet Starter may be perfect for you.

• Cox Internet Essential 50

  Best for streaming on 1-2 devices

  Streaming services such as Netflix and AT&T TV recommend speeds of 5-25 Mbps, which the Cox Internet Essential plan has covered. Keep in mind that using Wi-Fi and connecting multiple devices can slow your speeds. So if you plan to stream over Wi-Fi on a streaming device and mobile devices, you may want to consider a faster plan.

• Cox Internet Preferred 150

  Best for gaming and streaming on 3-4 devices

  According to speedtest.net, the average U.S. home recorded download speeds of 138 Mbps in May 2020, so this plan should put you right on par with average speeds across the U.S. This is also the lowest plan that is eligible for the Elite Gamer add-on, so if that’s something you’re interested in, this plan is where you should start. Even without the gamer add-on, 150 Mbps should make for a seamless gaming and streaming experience on a few devices. 

• Cox Internet Ultimate 500

  Best for gaming, streaming in 4K on multiple devices

  Speeds of up to 500 Mbps are plenty for the average household, offering enough speed for simultaneous gaming and streaming on multiple devices, even over a Wi-Fi connection. These speeds are also ideal for streaming in 4K — just keep an eye on your data cap as 4K streaming can eat up a lot of your data.

• Cox Internet Gigabit

  Best for guaranteeing ample speed for all

  If you don’t want to worry about having enough speed for everyone in your home, gigabit speeds like you get with Cox Gigablast are the way to go. The Cox Panoramic Wi-Fi device will beam high speeds to much of your home, but you may want to add Wi-Fi extenders to ensure they reach every corner.

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Additional benefits of Cox internet service

There’s more to Cox internet plans than speed options. Here are a few reasons why Cox is one of the top cable internet providers.

• Panoramic WiFi

  An exclusive Cox feature that delivers enhanced Wi-Fi throughout your home. Don’t worry about dead zones in your home when you have the Panoramic Wi-Fi Gateway to provide wall-to-wall Wi-Fi to every room in your house.

• Equipment and installation

  Rent only the equipment that suits your needs, whether that’s a modem, router or a Panoramic Gateway. You can select Pro Connect or Easy Connect (self-installation) for most of your Cox internet services.

• Cox WiFi Hotspots

  Find over three million Cox Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide so you never have to worry about using your cellular data when you’re on-the-go.

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How does Cox internet service compare?

In areas serviceable for Cox internet, fiber optic or DSL providers may also be available. Take a look at how Cox compares to other internet service providers below:

Cox internet FAQs

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 12/16/20.

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