Cox Communications, the cable TV provider for a good chunk of Orange County, added two Indian-language channels for local viewers. The channels, STAR India Plus and Sony Entertainment Television Asia (or SET Asia), are now available on channels 411 and 412, respectively.
Both can be ordered individually or as part of a package. A la carte prices for international channels are available HERE (the a la carte price for SET Asia is $14.95/month, while STAR India Plus appears to be $11.95).
Until Nov. 30, Cox customers in Orange County can get an international channel for free for one month. More about the channel and free offer in the press release, pasted below the jump. See more about Cox in the “Guide to TV services in O.C.”
COX COMMUNICATIONS ADDS TWO POPULAR HINDI LANGUAGE INDIAN CHANNELS IN ORANGE COUNTY AND PALOS VERDES
Cox customers now have access to 21 international networks
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2008 — Cox Communications announced today that effective October 7, it will offer two more Hindi-language Indian channels in Orange County and Palos Verdes, bringing the total number of international channels available to Cox Digital Cable customers to 21.
The two channels being added are STAR India PLUS and Sony Entertainment Television Asia, popularly known as SET Asia.
STAR India PLUS - India’s number one Hindi pay-TV channel for seven consecutive years regularly features many of the top programs in the country week-in and week-out. Prime time programs on STAR India PLUS include household-name soap operas such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thii as well as some of the nation’s favorite reality and game shows.
Sony Entertainment Television Asia, popularly known as SET Asia, is one of India’s popular Hindi-language based international general entertainment broadcasters. SET Asia’s programming is targeted toward family audiences. The programming covers genres including drama, reality, comedy, horror, Bollywood, and live events.
Customers can choose to purchase STAR India PLUS and SET Asia individually or in a package with other South Asian networks.
In addition to these networks, Cox Communications also offers many other international networks including: ART (Arabic programming), CCTV-4 (Chinese programming in Mandarin), CCTV-9, Channel One Russia (C1R) (Russian programming), CNN International, CTI-Zhong Tian Channel (Chinese-Mandarin), GMA Pinoy, ImaginAsian, MYX (Asian American), Phoenix InfoNews (Chinese programming in Mandarin), Phoenix North America Chinese Channel (Chinese programming in Mandarin), RAITALIA (Italian), Saigon Broadcasting Television Network (SBTN) (Vietnamese programming), The Filipino Channel (Filipino), TV5MONDE (French programming), TV Asia (South Asian programming in Hindi, Gujarati, English and other regional Indian languages), TV JAPAN (Japanese), tvK (Korean) and Zee TV.
All these channels are now available to Cox Communications customers throughout the Orange County communities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Tustin and some unincorporated parts of Orange County as well as Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates and parts of San Pedro. Laguna Beach and Lake Forest do not currently receive all international programming.
To become a Cox Digital Cable subscriber or to add one of the individual subscription channels, customers can contact Cox at 1-888-205-6022. For a limited time only, Cox Communications customers in Orange County and Palos Verdes can add any international premium network or international combination package free for one month*.
“Orange County has a large multicultural audience, and it’s important for us to provide a variety of international channels to the Cox customers who want them,” said Colleen Langner, Cox Communications Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Cox Communications in Orange County and Palos Verdes. “We are always working to make sure our programming matches our customers’ diverse interests.”
*Offer expires 11/30/08. Available only to customers in Cox wired serviceable residential locations. Cox Digital Cable and digital receiver ($5.25/mo) required to receive International Channels at an additional monthly cost. After first month of promotional period, regular rates will apply. Cox Digital Cable pricing starts at $54.49 per month. Televisions and other consumer-owned devises equipped with a CableCARD may require a digital set top receiver in order to receive all programming options offered by Cox Digital Cable. All rates exclude applicable taxes and surcharges, offers are subject to change. Other restrictions apply. © 2008 CoxCom, Inc. dba Cox Communications Orange County and CoxCom, Inc. dba Cox Communications Palos Verdes. All rights reserved.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Locally, Cox Communications serves the Orange County communities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Tustin and some unincorporated parts of Orange County as well as Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates and parts of San Pedro. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.
Tamara 'the Gadgetress' Chuang
