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High Speed Internet Essential

Take your Internet to the next level

Let's face it, exploring the web is more enjoyable with faster download speeds. Essential Internet is optimized for email and web surfing. Downloads are up to 100 times faster than dial-up. Save time and enjoy the power of Essential Internet.

Here are a few of the benefits...
  • Award-recognized service

    Go with a winner. More customers in Cox areas nationwide choose our Internet service over the other guys. And this year, PC Magazine recognized us again, measuring the speed we deliver and finding this cable ISP is the fastest. You'll be choosing the service that DSL just can't beat.

  • How fast is fast

    How fast is fast? With Download speeds up to 3 Mbps, Essential is two times faster than "basic" DSL.

  • Safe surfing for your family

    Safe surfing for your family. We partnered with McAfee®, the most respected name in PC protection software, to bring you the Cox Security Suite.

  • Up to 10 email addresses

    Email for everyone. Up to 10 email addresses with plenty of space for your attachments.

  • ESPN3

    24/7 live, online sports coverage from ESPN3. Enjoy live, online coverage of your favorite sports with up to 3,500 games a year.

  • Cox Secure Online Backup

    Online storage and sharing. Plenty of space for your most important files - photos, videos, music and documents.

  • Nick Jr. Boost

    Online learning from Nickelodeon. Customize an ad-free learning environment with your child in mind for hours of fun.

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Essential Internet

$
19
99
/mo. for 6 months
$33.99

per month

Offer Details and Terms
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Which option suits you? Essential Preferred Premier Ultimate
Good for... Email & Surfing Music & Photos Gaming & Movies Gamers, Multiple Connections
Download speeds up to 3 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 50 Mbps
Upload speeds up to 768 Kbps 5 Mbps 5 Mbps 8 Mbps
PowerBoost® Download up to - 23 Mbps 30 Mbps 55 Mbps
PowerBoost® Upload up to - 6 Mbps 2.5 Mbps 5.5 Mbps
Cox Security Suite Included Included Included Included
Cox Security Plus Included Included Included Included
McAfee Family Protection Included Included Included Included
Cox Secure Online Backup 1 GB of storage 5 GB of storage 50 GB of storage Unlimited storage
Email Accounts 10 10 10 10
SpamBlocker Included Included Included Included
WebMail Included Included Included Included
Nick Jr. Boost Included Included Included Included
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Manage your Internet

Use Internet Tools to manage addresses, spam, and more

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Security Suite

Keep your computer safe – activate McAfee® software

Sign in to SecurityCenter

WebMail

Access your Cox email from any standard web browser

Sign in now

ESPN3

Tap in to 24/7 live, online sports coverage

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Save files online

Backup your computer and share files and photos

Secure Online Backup login

Cox Toolbar

Get one-click access to your favorite services

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Nick Jr. Boost

Make learning an adventure with Nick Jr. Boost

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"Speeds DSL just can't beat" claim based on published DSL offerings as of August 5, 2011 versus Cox High Speed Internet Ultimate with PowerBoost®.

Service disclaimer:

Internet service packages shown are not available in all areas. DOCSIS 3 cable modem required for certain service packages. For users with Microsoft operating systems: If you are using an MS operating system other than Vista/Windows 7 (e.g., Microsoft XP), your registry keys must be updated to enable maximum speed performance. Actual speeds experienced will vary and uninterrupted or error-free service is not guaranteed. PowerBoost® temporarily increases your download speeds for the first 18 to 22 Mb of a file when extra bandwidth is available. PowerBoost® is only available with Cox Preferred, Premier and Ultimate service. PowerBoost® is a registered trademark of Comcast Corporation, used with permission. For best performance use of Cox approved cable modem is recommended and cable modems are sold separately. Professional installation may be required. Installation fees may apply. Cox Security Suite is included with your subscription to Cox High Speed Internet and will automatically terminate upon termination of your Cox High Speed Internet service. Cox cannot guarantee the intended results from the McAfee® services or that the McAfee® software will be error-free, free from interruptions or other failures. The McAfee® services and features are subject to change and are not available for Apple users. McAfee® is a trademark of McAfee®, Inc., and /or its affiliates. Rhapsody is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. Other restrictions may apply.