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Cox Internet Plans, Prices, Speeds, and Availability

Top Cox internet plans

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  • Best All Around
    Cox Internet Preferred 250*
    • $59.99/mo.
    • Speed: Up to 250 Mbps
  • Best for Budgets
    Cox Essential 100*
    • $49.99/mo.
    • Speed: 100 Mbps
  • Best for Speed
    Cox Gigablast*
    • $99.99/mo.
    • Speed: Up to 1,000 Mbps

All Cox internet plans

PackagePriceSpeedShop plans
Cox Internet Essential 100*$49.99/mo.100 MbpsShop Cox Plans
Cox Internet Preferred 250*$59.99/mo.Up to 250 MbpsShop Cox Plans
Cox Internet Ultimate 500*$79.99/mo.500 MbpsShop Cox Plans
Cox Gigablast*$99.99/mo.Up to 1000 MbpsShop Cox Plans

Best Cox internet deals

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Cox internet and TV bundles

Best all around

Internet Preferred 250 + Contour TV Preferred*

Price: $151.99/mo.

Speed: Up to 250 Mbps

Channels: 140+ Cable TV channels

 

Best for budgets

Internet Essential + Contour Stream Player + Panoramic Wifi Gateway*

Price: $67.99/mo.

  • Up to 100 Mbps
  • Streaming TV

 

Best for TV, phone, and internet

Internet Preferred 250 + Contour Preferred + Voice*

Price: $190.99/mo.

Speed: Up to 250 Mbps

Channels: 140+ Cable TV channels

Phone: Unlimited calls to US, Canada, and landlines in Mexico

About Cox

As a cable internet service provider (ISP), Cox offers fast and reliable internet services and bundles at fairly standard prices.

What really sets Cox apart is its outstanding customer service. Cox scored better than any other cable ISP in our annual customer satisfaction survey. Cox customers reported  generally higher satisfaction with their services across the board, likely due to exceptional customer service.

Why choose Cox internet?

Pros:

  • Great customer service
  • Fast and reliable cable broadband

Cons:

  • Price hikes after 12 months
  • Not many mid-tier plans

How does Cox compare against competitors?

Cox didn’t do particularly well in our annual customer satisfaction survey, placing in the bottom half in all categories. Nonetheless, the vast majority (90%) of Cox customers said their internet speeds meet the needs of their households.

Regarding the value of Cox internet plans, they’re just average. Other major cable providers, like Xfinity and Spectrum, provide more Mbps per dollar.

For more specific information, take a look at our in-depth comparisons of Cox and other ISPs:

FAQ

Do Cox plans have contracts?

Yes, most Cox plans have 12–24 month contract terms. Cox does offer no-contract plans, but they cost about $10 more per month.

Does Cox charge an installation fee?

Yes, Cox charges $100 for a professional installation. Self-install is free.

Do Cox plans have price hikes?

Typically, yes. Cox plans often increase in price after a promotional period, which is usually 12–24 months.

Do Cox internet plans have data caps?

Yes. The data cap for most Cox internet plans is 1.25 TB. You can get another 500 GB of data for $29.99 per month or unlimited data for an additional $49.99 per month.

What’s the best Cox internet plan?

Cox’s recently upgraded Internet Preferred 250 plan sticks out as a good compromise between affordability and value, offering speeds up to 250 Mbps for $59.99. That’s enough internet speed for your standard household at a decent price.

If you’re looking for the fastest cox plan, that’s the Gigablast plan, which delivers 1,000 Mbps for $99.99 per month.