Cox Communications has announced plans to expand its gig internet service, telephone, TV and security services to Maricopa, AZ later this year. Cox has begun initial engineering, construction design and necessary permitting for its fiber-based network and is working with HOAs in the area to obtain individual community approvals. Cox projects serving close to 7,000 homes by this fall and adding more than 225 new fiber miles to the Cox footprint in Arizona. Maricopa residents will soon see work commencing in their streets and neighborhoods. Maricopa residents can soon check to obtain status updates and express interest in Cox services here.
Expansion in Pinal County is part of an overall Cox commitment to a multibillion-dollar annual infrastructure investment over the next several years to build a 10-Gigabit capable, fiber-based network that will power the next generation of internet users. Expanded fiber to the premise combined with breakthrough enhancements to cable’s broadband DOCSIS 4.0 technology will enable Cox to deliver multi-Gigabit symmetrical speeds in the coming years to both residential and business customers to support a growing host of high bandwidth applications. Cox recently announced additional Arizona expansion projects in Huachuca City, SE Sierra Vista, Sun Lakes, and Summit View to name a few.
“Connectivity is at the heart of everything we do. Our Arizona team has been focused on providing the most powerful high-speed internet, TV, phone, and home security and automation services, as well as growing business offerings. We are excited to bring these important services to the residents of Maricopa and hope this latest expansion will help Cox continue to meet customers’ needs in Arizona, said Percy Kirk, Southwest Regional Manager and Senior Vice President, Cox Communications.
Building upon its multibillion-dollar annual investment in its network, Cox is committed to expanding its footprint to reach underserved and rural communities in Arizona where such expansions make sense. These efforts will allow Cox to provide reliable internet service and promote its growing digital equity portfolio across a symmetrical 100% fiber-optic network to more than 43,000 homes and businesses.
“We are thrilled to come to Maricopa and will make every effort to minimize the construction impact where and when we can. Our aim is to efficiently and quickly provide Cox services,” said Susan Anable, Cox Southwest Vice President of Government and Public Affairs. “Our teams will be providing notices to homeowners and will be communicating via HOA newsletters and communications channels. We appreciate and thank the City of Maricopa for the partnership as we begin our work!
As the largest telecommunications provider in Arizona, a recent economic impact assessment reported Cox has made a total economic impact of more than $5.5 billion and generates over $84.2 million annually in state and local taxes and franchise fees, while employing more than 3,100, in addition to supporting more than 11,250 jobs in the community.
