We know, you're just dying to say this is a complete shock, but we're here to inform you that
it's not. If you'll recall, Cox dug deep to snatch up a decent block of spectrum in this year's
700MHz auction, and it even went so far as to
promise a differentiated product that would eventually
integrate with its other content and services. Sure enough, it's keeping its word. After spending $500 million on wireless capacity in its markets, president Pat Esser says it's time to turn things on. By relying on Cox's own 3G network (along with Sprint's, initially), the carrier will offer up an undisclosed amount of handsets that will "include a network address book that automatically synchronizes with home PCs" and allow remote programming of one's DVR. Furthermore, users will be able to access e-mail and voicemail that they receive at home right on their mobile, and ideally, subscribers could watch TV shows right on their handsets. Get ready for an awkward new rival in the wireless space beginning, um, anytime now.
posted Oct 27th 2008 9:54AM
I hope they are not plannin to "brand" the handsets with that name... because...
Because you're embarrassed to tell people that you talk into your Cox...? Oh wait...
Is it 5th grade all over again?
How often do we see a post from iEye that doesn't express the boner he has for iPhones and Steve? Lets let him have this one.
They can suck my Comcast...
Finally, iEye can brag about having the smallest, thinnest Cox!
Actually, he's been doing that his entire life.
"Cox, the network for pimps and big-ballers."
It sounds like it's run by a bunch of Cox.
Great, now I'm going to have to get Viagra to prevent dropped calls...
Not fair. I had to pay a $500 deposit and $35 set up fee, yet chicks can get all the cox they want for free!
The way Cox gives it to me now, how can I say no to more Cox services?
I got my new cox handset today, and I love the great reception I get with cox. Cox always gives me service.
"Cox always gives me service."
That's what she said.
Well said...
Is that a Cox in your pocket are you just pleased to see me?
i played with my friend's cox today. the touch is very responsive!
im thinking of getting the unlimited cox plan. although the rates are very stiff.
So, how long is it before Cox come onto the market?
I'm sorry ma'am, but there's a 2 year commitment if you want this cox...
Well, in the past, working at a certain big-box retailer we would have Cox reps coming in all the time with various assorted goodies for the employees. A few of the best things to be passed around were the Cox mints and Cox chapstick.
Because there was nothing better than finishing off some nice minty Cox than with a nice rub of some Cox on your lips too.
If you think you we bend over & screwed with AT&T...
i hope they will offer an unlimited cox to cox plan.
ill have to convince my friends to come to cox.
in soviet russia cox come to you
Privacy mode: Put your Cox into vibrate mode by squeezing the left and right buttons simultaneously.
Timer camera mode: Stare at the hole on the front the Cox and don't forget to smile before the white flash.
Talk about getting screwed by your carrier!
And, of course, you'll still get penalized for pulling out of Cox early!
Wow...well put!
CDMA?
thats what Im trying to figure out. I think it must be if its going with sprint for data...
New tech: GASM
the new Cox GASM service- right!
The wireless biz is very simple on one level: Either you have GSM / UMTS. Or you get only shit phones and later than anyone else, and, as a consequence, people will leave you in droves. I wish them the best but I think this will tank big time. No cool phones. End of story.
Why don't the cablecos just buy Sprint already
They would rather have the reputation of being huge COX instead of being big Douche Bags
"Cox dug deep to snatch"
Hahahaha. I feel like I'm in third grade.
Cox has been selling rebranded Sprint service in the Tulsa area for about 3 years now. BTW it's not called Cox. It's called "Pivot Wireless".
You can go sit on Cox and Pivot
Pivot launched in RI last year and then disappeared. Complete failure. MVNOs never seem to last.
Guys its more COMPETITION hate cox or not WE NEED IT!
bishop NEEDS the cox
" subscribers could watch TV shows right on their handsets"
am i the only one who thinks watching fucking television on your phone is a sign of the apocalypse?
Pivot is likely to be phased out in Cox markets to become Cox wireless
Actually, Cox wireless is just a rebranded vibrator.
Hopefully it'll easy to unlock so you can decide which carrier you can use your Cox on..
I haven't seen such a long line of dick jokes since I last sat in a stall.
Not suprising. Cox has been running ads in LV for the better part of two years showing off their vision of the future with cellular phone service provided by the company.
these air in all their markets.
one cox to rule them all!