Why should customers choose High-Definition Service from Cox over DirecTV/Dish Network?
Cox will offer local HD programming. Our plan is to offer HD signals of local network broadcasters such as CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, etc. Satellite providers send one set of signals to all of their customers across the nation. This is a drawback because they can only carry so many signals due to bandwidth limitations. We have the advantage of local operations, which allow us the bandwidth to carry the local HDTV network broadcasts available in our area. We are currently in negotiations with local broadcasters to gain retransmission consent for their HDTV signals. Coxs HD Service will usually be less expensive. For customers who already own an HD-capable TV set, the only additional equipment required to receive HD Service from Cox is a Cox HD converter box ($9.95/mo). To receive satellite HD Service, a customer would require a new satellite HD receiver ($500 and up), plus-in many cases-a new dish or an additional dish. In addition, for that satellite HD customer to receive off-air HD signals
