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Cox internet plans, pricing, and deals

Plans starting at $49.99/mo.

Fast and reliable cable internet

No-contract plan options

Price hikes after promo period

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Top Cox internet plans

Best All Around

Cox Internet Preferred 250

Speed: Up to 250 Mbps

$59.99/mo.*

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Best for Flexibility

Cox Internet Essential 100 No Contract

Speed: Up to 100 Mbps

$49.99/mo.**

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Best for Speed

Cox Gigablast

Speed: Up to 1,000 Mbps

$99.99/mo.*

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Get free installation with one of Cox's several TV and internet bundling options.

All Cox internet plans and pricing

PackagePriceSpeedOrder online
Cox Essential 100 No Contract$49.99/mo.**Up to 100 MbpsView Cox Plan
Cox Internet Preferred 250$49.99/mo.*Up to 250 MbpsView Cox Plan
Cox StraightUp Internet$50.00/mo.***Up to 100 MbpsView Cox Plan
Cox Internet Ultimate 500$69.99/mo.*Up to 500 MbpsView Cox Plan
Cox Gigablast$99.99/mo.*Up to 1000 MbpsView Cox Plan

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Cox Internet Availability

Cox is available in 19 states with a lot of coverage area concentrated in California, Arizona, Virginia, and Rhode Island.

Enter your zip code to see if Cox is available in your area.

Cox internet speeds

Cox was one of the top 5 fastest national ISPs in our fastest internet providers report. While Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, that’s more than most customers need. According to data from our speed test, most Cox customers choose plan speeds around 100-200 Mbps. There’s no benefit from purchasing more internet speed than you need.

Average download speed: 136.27 Mbps

Average latency: 1091.56 ms

Total speed tests: 41,708

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Cox internet and TV bundles

Best all around

Internet Preferred 250 + Contour TV Preferred

Price: $151.99/mo.*

Channels: 140+

Speed: 250 Mbps

Best budget deal

Internet Essential + Contour Stream Player + Panoramic Wifi Gateway

Price: $67.99/mo.*

Channels: Streaming TV

Speed: 100 Mbps

Best for TV, phone, and internet

Internet Preferred 250 + Contour Preferred + Voice

Price: $190.99/mo.*

Channels: 140+

Speed: Up to 250 Mbps

Why choose Cox for internet service?

Cox’s internet offerings are broad enough to suit just about any customer. With plan speeds from 100 to 1,000 Mbps, no contract and unlimited data options (both cost extra), all backed by the reliability of cable internet, it’s easy to find a plan that fits your needs.

 Pros

  • Fast and reliable cable internet service
  • No-contract plan options
  • Unlimited data plan options

 Cons

  • Price hikes after promo period

How Cox compares to the competition

Cox is a well-rounded cable ISP, offering a lot of flexibility, though sometimes at a premium. Its customer ratings aren’t the highest, nor are they the lowest, and that trend is consistent across most areas when analyzing Cox against competitors.

ProviderPlan price rangeSpeeds (range)User ratingOrder online
Cox$49.99–$99.99/mo.**100–1,000 Mbps3.6/5View Plans
AT&T$55.00–$180.00/mo.*25–5,000 Mbps3.7/5.0
Xfinity$19.99–$80.00/mo.75–1,200 Mbps3.7/5.0View Plans
Spectrum$49.99–$89.99/mo.§300–1,000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)3.7/5.0View Plans

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.

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