Cox continues to provide advanced DVR product options for our customers
ATLANTA, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications announced today plans to
offer a multi-room viewing option for DVR customers. This new offering will
allow viewing of recorded DVR content throughout the home, in both standard
and high-definition. The device contains a larger hard drive that allows
customers to record and store more of their favorite shows. In addition to the
increased capacity, the DVR will use Cox's next generation guide which
includes new personalization and search options as well as interactive
features. Multi-room viewing will launch in a yet to be named Cox market later
this year with additional launches to follow.
"Cox strives to continually enhance the TV experience for our customers with
advanced video services that allow for more viewing flexibility and
personalization," said Steve Necessary, vice president of video strategy and
product management. "We have been testing multi-room viewing in our labs and
are confident that our customers will love the additional convenience and
functionality it offers."
Multi-room DVR viewing provides users with the ability to watch content that
is recorded on one DVR in the home on other non-DVR receivers in the home. In
addition, customers will have full trick functionality - pause, fast forward
and rewind - on recorded content while watching from any receiver.
Communication between the DVR and non-DVR receiver(s) will take place using
MoCA (Multimedia Over Cable Alliance) home networking technology. The
technology allows Cox to transform current in-home wiring into the equivalent
of an Ethernet network so that receivers can connect to one another.
"Our advanced DVR product options, coupled with the roll out of our new
interactive program guide, will offer customers a user-experience that is
simple and convenient while providing unparalleled control over their video
experience," added Necessary. "Multi-room viewing will not replace the option
for multiple stand alone DVR units in a home. It's an addition to our product
line, allowing customers the opportunity to decide which option best fits
their needs."
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and
entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and
commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the
United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed
Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as
integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service,
facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial
customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as
well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses.
Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and
new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production
services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel.
More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com,
www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.
SOURCE Cox Communications
Erin Lambremont, Cox Communications, +1-404-843-5854
