Americans who have a TV or Internet subscription with Cox Communications can expect their bills to increase this month.
The provider, the largest private broadband company in America, has confirmed that price increases will take place in January.
Cox declined to provide details on the exact charges that will apply and how much bills could amount Cord Cutters News.
Several readers of the outlet have reported that the price increase for TV customers averages about $15 per month.
But other subscribers remain in the dark about how much their bills will increase and which services might be affected.
It’s the latest in a growing list of cable providers, including Comcast and DirecTV, that have raised prices for already cash-strapped customers.
Cable giant Spectrum increased prices for customers twice in 2024.
In January of last year, Spectrum increased its low-income plan from $20 to $25 per month.
Founded in 1962, Cox serves more than 7 million homes and businesses in the US
It also increased the price of renting a router from the company from $5 to $7 per month.
Then in July, Spectrum raised the prices of its TV, internet and phone plans.
Spectrum’s base internet price increased by $3 per month for all plans starting in July.
Home phone plans and the provider’s TV Select service also increased by $3 in some states.
While Cox acknowledged the upcoming price increases, the company told Cord Cutters News that the exact price changes would vary depending on customers’ locations and the specific services they use.
Founded in 1962, the Atlanta-based company serves more than 7 million homes and businesses in the US.
Alex Taylor is the CEO of Cox Enterprises, which includes the company’s three main subsidiaries – Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group – which had 2022 revenues of $22.1 billion.
The outlet speculated that several factors could contribute to the company’s decision to increase prices, including higher costs for labor, equipment and network maintenance due to inflation.
Numerous cable providers and streaming services have raised their prices in recent years in an effort to boost profits amid growing competition.
Cox Communications, the largest private broadband company in America, has confirmed that price increases will occur in January
Several customers have reported that the TV price increase averages about $15 per month
Alex Taylor is the CEO of Cox Enterprises, which includes the company’s three main subsidiaries: Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group
In July last year, Paramount announced it would raise the price of its streaming service as it sought to boost declining profits.
The Paramount+ Essential option increased by $2 to $7.99 for new customers – a whopping 33 percent price increase.
It also increased the bundle with Showtime by $1 to $12.99, which went into effect in August for both new and existing customers.
Warner Bros. Discovery also angered customers in 2024 by raising the price of its ad-free Max plan for a second time.
The price increase from $1 to $16.99 per month for the ad-free tier went into effect for new subscribers in June.
The “ultimate” ad-free option, which offers 4K streaming and the ability to use four accounts simultaneously, also went up $1 to $20.99.
The streamer has increased its annual ad-free subscription by $20 to $169.99 per year, with the ultimate version rising to $209.99 per year.
Spotify also announced last year that the cost of its ‘Individual’ ad-free premium subscription would increase by $1 per month in the US to $11.99.