Is Cox Internet Wireless or Cable?
Cox Communications provides Internet services through cable as well as wireless, but it mostly transmits through cable. Cox mainly targets itself as a cable Internet service company. But it also provides some wireless and satellite services as well it is too limited. Here is an overview of the types of internet services Cox provides:
Cable Internet
Most of the customers of Cox internet service are those who have cable internet delivered through Cox’s cables that are installed underground, and some above-ground cables. Cable internet service is structured by using much the same cables as cable TV, namely coaxial cables.
Some key things to know about Cox's cable Internet service providers:
- Speeds - Similar to cable internet services, Cox also has various speed plans; however, the fastest speed Cox provides is 1Gig (940 Mbps download) in most of the service regions. However, speed availability is confined to your geographical region.
- Reliability – For the same reason as that of the wired network, cable internet is quite reliable. Outages are infrequent. Reliability also depends on local supply and demand structures or the capabilities of local infrastructure.
- Accessibility - Cox cable internet service is easily accessible with its connection to over 7 million households in 18 states in the United States of America. But it is more or less concentrated mostly on the Southwest, the Southeast, Louisiana as well as some of the central states. When checking the availability of your numbers you have to type in your address.
- Price – Cox cable internet service offers subscription services that are available at monthly prices that vary from $29.99 for 30 Mbps and up to $99.99 for Gigabit connections. Some prices are subjected to the current regional charges and other discounts offered in the market. 99% of the plans mentioned have a 1 TB data allowance limit.
- Cable modem - Cox requires you to use their modem/router device at a monthly cost of $13. You can also buy your equipment if you do not prefer to use those of the establishment. Required modem types: DOCSIS 3.0 or higher, approved modem list allowed.
Wireless Internet
To complement cable internet, Cox Communications provides internet services that are transmitted through cellular wireless networks. This caters to places that could be out of reach of the Cox cable network. Key things to know:
- Service Type – Cox wireless internet uses T-Mobile and Verizon wireless networks which Cox has partnered with in providing wireless internet services with the help of 4G and 5G cellular services. The service and the equipment are given by Cox through the utilization of capacity obtained on those networks.
- Availability – home internet via 4G/5G wireless broadband is currently available in some portions of 16 states till now, mostly in the areas where Cox already has existing cable connections. It is growing over time by venturing into more areas under its wireless deals with leading carriers.
- Speeds – The wireless speeds on the other hand range from 100+ Mbps and are much lower than what cable internet provides. Speeds can reach from 5 to 100 Mbps but do not depend on the nearest cellular tower at all.
- Wired & Wireless – Wireless networks have the disadvantage of having lower reliability, and usage limits are also an issue. Data is unlimited but that is limited by the network management policies if one happens to cross 150- 1000GB /month depending on the plan.
- Cost - Pricing depends on the location of the user but ranges between $49.99-$69.99 per month based on maximum download speeds in your home. There are also installation charges and there might be a one-time activation charge too.
Satellite Internet
Cox also offers satellite internet service through ViaSat under a direct-sell partnership. Satellite internet access can meet the needs of customers who are not covered by the cable or wireless network coverage areas. However, it has some distinct limitations:
- Technology - Satellite works through the transmission of signals between your property and a satellite which is located above the ground. This implies very high latency times which inevitably affect operations such as video streaming or voice calling. Extra costs also become a factor with weather conditions affecting satellite than any other internet services.
- Speeds – Download speeds on certain plans can go as high as 100Mbps while the upload speeds stand at 3 Mbps. However, data usage is restricted and if you exhaust your data plan, connection speed drastically drops.
Thus, in conclusion – Yes Cox does offer some wireless and satellite internet service, albeit very limited, but its main cable internet service relies on coaxial cables across several states including Arizona, Louisiana, and Florida, and the list goes on to over 7 million happy residential and business users. Cable mains High-Speed Internet with Wireless FourG/FiveG Home Internet as a backup or for market coverage expansion.
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