Cox to launch new HD channels next month

by Jeffrey Nukom on July 27, 2009

Cox subscribers in the Cox Hampton Roads/Norfolk, VA area will get a slew of new HD channels next month, including MLB Network HD, Fox News Channel HD, and CNBC HD. The additions are part of Cox Communication’s “Project EON” (Extendable Optical Network) upgrade.

To receive the high-definition channels, customers must have an HDTV, HD receiver or CableCARD, and the appropriate service package for premium channels.

Here is a breakdown of the expansion according to a company source:

August 20th

On August 20th, the following channels will be available to all Cox HD subscribers, including those living in York County and James City County, who have not been upgraded under the network upgrade plan.

Pay Per View Events Channel HD – channel 701
The Weather Channel HD – channel 724
Encore HD – channel 810 (Movie tier)
MLB Network HD – channel 814 (Discovery tier)
Fox Business Channel HD – channel 818 (Sports & Information tier)
Bio HD – channel 828 (Sports & Information tier)
NBA TV HD – channel 833 (Sports & Information tier)

August 27th

Project EON upgrade work will be complete in York County, allowing Cox customers to have access to up to 24 additional HD channels. This will impact high definition customers in York County, Bethel Manor, USCG Training Station and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station.

On or around August 27th, Cox customers with the proper level of service will have access to the following channels.