Cox to enter cellphone biz, link handsets to other cable-related services

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.

[iEye @ Oct 27th 2008 10:02AM]

I hope they are not plannin to "brand" the handsets with that name... because...

[spam_free @ Oct 27th 2008 10:05AM]

Because you're embarrassed to tell people that you talk into your Cox...? Oh wait...

[High Ranks make you sterile @ Oct 27th 2008 10:34AM]

Is it 5th grade all over again?

[fistpittingnork @ Oct 27th 2008 11:09AM]

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.

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 11:59AM]

They can suck my Comcast...

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 12:03PM]

Finally, iEye can brag about having the smallest, thinnest Cox!

[Lowest Ranked @ Oct 27th 2008 12:55PM]

Actually, he's been doing that his entire life.

[FOREX @ Oct 27th 2008 10:10AM]

"Cox, the network for pimps and big-ballers."

[j_g_puff @ Oct 27th 2008 10:27AM]

It sounds like it's run by a bunch of Cox.

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 12:01PM]

Great, now I'm going to have to get Viagra to prevent dropped calls...

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 12:05PM]

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!

[Big Wizz @ Oct 27th 2008 2:10PM]

The way Cox gives it to me now, how can I say no to more Cox services?

[ethan @ Oct 27th 2008 10:12AM]

I got my new cox handset today, and I love the great reception I get with cox. Cox always gives me service.

[Bob The Mexican @ Oct 27th 2008 10:15AM]

"Cox always gives me service."

That's what she said.

[bundle @ Oct 27th 2008 10:16AM]

Well said...

[j_g_puff @ Oct 27th 2008 10:33AM]

Is that a Cox in your pocket are you just pleased to see me?

[Canoo @ Oct 27th 2008 11:06AM]

i played with my friend's cox today. the touch is very responsive!

[Canoo @ Oct 27th 2008 11:17AM]

im thinking of getting the unlimited cox plan. although the rates are very stiff.

[j_g_puff @ Oct 27th 2008 11:37AM]

So, how long is it before Cox come onto the market?

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 12:01PM]

I'm sorry ma'am, but there's a 2 year commitment if you want this cox...

[StrangeBum @ Oct 27th 2008 12:11PM]

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.

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 12:18PM]

If you think you we bend over & screwed with AT&T...

[Canoo @ Oct 27th 2008 12:29PM]

i hope they will offer an unlimited cox to cox plan.

ill have to convince my friends to come to cox.

[phanbouy @ Oct 27th 2008 1:32PM]

in soviet russia cox come to you

[BeyondtheTech @ Oct 27th 2008 10:15AM]

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!

[GOMAB2k4 @ Oct 27th 2008 10:35AM]

Wow...well put!

[Freakin Ijit @ Oct 27th 2008 10:31AM]

CDMA?

[From My Cube @ Oct 27th 2008 11:37AM]

thats what Im trying to figure out. I think it must be if its going with sprint for data...

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 12:19PM]

New tech: GASM

[phanbouy @ Oct 27th 2008 12:42PM]

the new Cox GASM service- right!

[nikster @ Oct 27th 2008 10:33AM]

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.

[Adrian Williams @ Oct 27th 2008 10:47AM]

Why don't the cablecos just buy Sprint already

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 12:21PM]

They would rather have the reputation of being huge COX instead of being big Douche Bags

[Seminole @ Oct 27th 2008 11:19AM]

"Cox dug deep to snatch"

Hahahaha. I feel like I'm in third grade.

[Erick Ballard @ Oct 27th 2008 11:35AM]

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".

[Testies, Testies, 1, 2... 3? @ Oct 27th 2008 1:01PM]

You can go sit on Cox and Pivot

[Trevor @ Oct 27th 2008 6:08PM]

Pivot launched in RI last year and then disappeared. Complete failure. MVNOs never seem to last.

[Hbishop @ Oct 27th 2008 12:31PM]

Guys its more COMPETITION hate cox or not WE NEED IT!

[phanbouy @ Oct 27th 2008 1:16PM]

bishop NEEDS the cox

[phanbouy @ Oct 27th 2008 12:54PM]

" 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?

[med44 @ Oct 27th 2008 1:03PM]

Pivot is likely to be phased out in Cox markets to become Cox wireless

[Lowest Ranked @ Oct 27th 2008 2:56PM]

Actually, Cox wireless is just a rebranded vibrator.

[Precurse @ Oct 27th 2008 3:00PM]

Hopefully it'll easy to unlock so you can decide which carrier you can use your Cox on..

[John @ Oct 27th 2008 4:44PM]

I haven't seen such a long line of dick jokes since I last sat in a stall.

[igendou @ Oct 27th 2008 6:48PM]

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.

[natas @ Oct 27th 2008 8:11PM]

these air in all their markets.

[anonycox @ Oct 28th 2008 1:13PM]

one cox to rule them all!