June 23, 2003
COX'S ENHANCED VPN PRODUCT NOW AVAILABLE IN 17 MARKETS

Software-based VPN makes life easier for teleworking employees

ATLANTA – Cox Business, a commercial affiliate of Cox Communications, is now offering its enhanced Cox Virtual Private Network (VPN) product in 17 markets. With even more portability, the product allows teleworking employees in markets such as Phoenix, Ariz., New Orleans, La. and Virginia Beach, Va., to access corporate intranets, network systems and share files regardless of their location.

Cox's software-based VPN approach eliminates the hardware requirements and truck rolls previously associated with single user environments. This reduces monthly costs for customers and wait-time for workers wishing to work from home or on the road.

At their convenience, teleworkers in these markets simply go to a secure Cox Internet site, and download and install the VPN software on their PC’s or laptop computers. They can then access the VPN from their dial-up, cable modem or DSL connection. Previously, teleworkers had to be located in a Cox franchised area to access Cox Virtual Private Network services.

"Our enhanced VPN product creates a win-win situation for our business customers in these expanded market areas,” said Bob Hattori, VP, Operations for Cox Business. “They are able to eliminate hardware requirements, while expanding the range and capabilities of their mobile workforce through portability."

About Cox Virtual Private Network

Cox's VPN establishes a remote teleworker connection delivered over Cox's hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) network. Corporate and satellite offices in the Cox managed VPN are served on either the company's fiber based network or HFC. Remote workers have an "always on" broadband connection, with speeds up to 3.0 Mbps downstream and 384 Kbps upstream and can access their company's network and files just as though they were in the office - all without dial-up delays. Cox's solution is IP based, easy-to-use and cost-effective. Cox's VPN is also easily scalable, supporting up to 1000 tunnels and 200 Mbps of throughput.

Utilizing client-based remote access VPN security technology from industry-leading NetScreen Technologies, Inc., Cox’s remote access VPN product offering is secure and protects customers' data with robust commercial encryption and authentication technology. For more information about NetScreen IPSec remote access VPN, visit: Remote Access VPN

About Cox Business

Cox Business is an affiliate of Atlanta-based Cox Communications, Inc., the nation’s fourth largest cable broadband communications company. A full-service, facilities-based provider of telecommunications solutions, Cox Business serves home offices; small, medium and large-sized businesses; school districts; and hospitality, government and military properties in cities across the nation. Cox offers high-speed Internet services; switched voice services and long-distance; and dedicated voice, data and video transport services. More information about Cox Business can be accessed on the Internet at www.coxbusiness.com.