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Preferred Internet

Our most popular Internet option

You're busy. The last thing you want to do is wait for the Internet to load. That's why Preferred Internet is optimized to handle your broadband needs like online shopping, banking or downloading music and photos. Plus, PowerBoost® gives our already fast download and upload speeds an extra boost when you need it the most.

Here are a few of the benefits...
  • PowerBoost

    How fast is fast? Download in seconds, not minutes and PowerBoost® gives you a temporary boost of speed when transferring large files.

  • Award-recognized service

    Badge of honor. #1 with more customers in Cox areas nationwide choose our Internet service over the other guys, award-recognized service and speeds DSL just can't beat.*

  • Cox Security Suite

    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 7 email addresses

    Email for everyone. Up to 7 email addresses with plenty of space for your attachments.

  • ESPN360.com

    24/7 live, online sports coverage from ESPN360.com. Enjoy live, online coverage of your favorite sports with up to 3,500 games a year.

  • Media Store and Share

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

  • Cox Rhapsody

    Music your way. Cox Rhapsody gives you unlimited access to millions of songs.

  • 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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Preferred Internet

$
35
24
a month for 5 months
Offer Details and Terms
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Which option suits you? Value Preferred Premier
Good for... Email & Surfing Music & Photos Gaming & Movies
Downstream speeds up to 1.5 Mbps 9 Mbps 15 Mbps
Upstream speeds up to 256 Kbps 768 Kbps 1.5 Mbps
PowerBoost® Downstream up to - 12 Mbps 20 Mbps
PowerBoost® Upstream up to - 1 Mbps 2 Mbps
Cox Security Suite Included Included Included
Media Store and Share - 5 GB of storage 5 GB of storage
Email Accounts 7 7 10
SpamBlocker Included Included Included
WebMail Included Included Included
Cox Rhapsody Included Included Included
myNoggin Included Included Included
Personal WebSpace 10 MB per account 10 MB per account 10 MB per account
Remote Dial Access Included 5 hrs free each month 20 hrs free each month
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Manage your Internet

Use Internet Tools to manage addresses, spam, and more

Sign in now

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

ESPN360.com

Tap in to 24/7 live, online sports coverage

Access now

Save files online

Backup your computer and share files and photos

Media Store & Share login

Nick Jr. Boost

Make learning an adventure with Nick Jr. Boost

Find it on Surf

Personal WebSpace

Publish a site of your own on the World Wide Web

Activate now

Have questions?

*"More customers than the other guys" claim based on a telephone survey of residential households with Internet service in Cox service areas conducted from June 30, 2009 to August 30, 2009. "Speeds DSL just can't beat" claim based on published DSL offerings as of October 1, 2009 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 to receive Ultimate and Premier Plus Internet service speeds. For Ultimate and Premier Plus 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, Premier Plus 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 is required for Cox High Speed Internet Premier Plus and Ultimate. 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.