Cox Bundles Review

Bundles for households of all sizes, styles, and budgets. Just be prepared to sign a contract.

Best Cox Bundles
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3 out of 5 stars
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    Bundle deals
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    Decent prices on lower-tier plans
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    Long service contracts
Catherine McNally
Oct 18, 2023
bullet6 min read

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Cox is one of the largest cable and internet companies in the United States, with huge customer bases in states like Arizona, California, and Virginia. While its individual services—like internet—aren't that great of a deal on their own, Cox shines when you bundle services together.

We’ve got the lowdown on all the Cox bundles (and there are a lot of them).

Cox bundles comparison
Plan
Price
TV channel count
Internet download speed
Calling allowance
Details
Go Even Faster + Voice Preferred$109.99/mo.*Up to 500 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Starter$145.99/mo.*75+Up to 500 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Faster + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred$188.99/mo.*140+Up to 250 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred$202.99/mo.*140+Up to 500 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Super Fast + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred$218.99/mo.*140+Up to 1000 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Faster + Contour TV Ultimate$228.99/mo.*250+Up to 250 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
* for 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agrmt.

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Cox internet and TV bundles

Cox is great for multitaskers. You can watch HBO on the TV and play Fortnite on your computer at the same time!

In the last ten years, I’ve moved a half-a-dozen times. I’ve changed time zones, ZIP codes, and utility companies. That means that with each move I’m looking to get internet and TV service (but not home phone1).

Cox offers some killer internet and TV bundles with a whole host of plans that pair the company’s cable internet with its Contour TV service. Here are the details:

Cox internet and TV bundles comparison
Plan
Price
TV channel count
Internet download speed
Details
Go Fast + Contour Stream Player$54.99/mo.*N/AUp to 100 Mbps
Go Fast + Contour TV Starter$105.99/mo.75+Up to 100 Mbps
Go Fast + Contour TV Preferred$148.99/mo.*140+Up to 100 Mbps
Go Fast + Contour TV Ultimate$188.99/mo.*250+Up to 100 Mbps
Go Faster + Contour Stream Player$74.99/mo.*N/AUp to 250 Mbps
Go Faster + Contour TV Starter$145.99/mo.*75+Up to 250 Mbps
Go Faster + Contour TV Preferred$168.99/mo.*140+Up to 250 Mbps
Go Even Faster + Contour Stream Player$64.99/mo.*N/AUp to 500 Mbps
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Starter$145.99/mo.*75+Up to 500 Mbps
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Preferred$182.99/mo.*140+Up to 500 Mbps
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Ultimate$222.99/mo.*250+Up to 500 Mbps
Go Super Fast + Contour Stream Player$104.99/mo.*N/AUp to 1000 Mbps
Go Super Fast + Contour TV Starter$165.99/mo.*75+Up to 1000 Mbps
Go Super Fast + Contour TV Preferred$198.99/mo.*140+Up to 1000 Mbps
Go Super Fast + Contour TV Ultimate$248.99/mo.*250+Up to 1000 Mbps
* for 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agrmt.

What we like about these Cox packages

As the saying goes, “Variety is the spice of life.” And Cox is pretty dang spicy. And if you don't like any of the bundles above, Cox lets you customize your bundle package.

You can party like it’s 1999 with Cox’s cheapest cable TV starter package, Go Fast + Contour TV Starter, which offers up to 100 Mbps internet speeds and over 75 channels. Or you can halve that price and dive headlong into the 21st century with its internet and streaming bundles. And if you're looking for more content and better internet speeds, Cox's more expensive bundles offer gigabit speeds and 250 channels.

Speaking of variety, Cox offers premium channel packages that you can add onto an existing bundle (this channel lineup shows what comes standard). Throw a “sports and information pack” or a “Latino pack” onto that Bronze Double Play for just a few bucks a month. Righteous!

Cox’s internet/TV bundles include some cool extra features, like the Contour TV app. As soon as you sign up for TV service with Cox, you’ll get access to the app, which means you can start watching your favorite shows before your cable gets installed.

What we don’t like about these Cox packages

While we love the variety of bundling options from Cox, we’re not thrilled about the contracts. The company’s bundles over 250 Mbps are only available with 1-year contracts, and your price will go up after the first year. In most cases, it’s a $20 increase per month (that’s Sunday brunch right there—minus the mimosas).

When it comes to price, Cox leaves us with mixed emotions. The company’s lower-tier plans are a decent deal when compared with companies like AT&T and Centurylink. But if you’re looking at higher-tier plans with 250+ channels and gigabit internet, companies like Verizon offer more for less.

Our final complaint about Cox internet and TV bundles (being nitpicky is our job after all) is the network infrastructure. Cox runs its services through a cable network.

Unlike fiber-optic networks, cable networks cannot offer symmetrical uploads, which can be a problem for gamers or home businesses that need to upload large files. Cox internet service also comes with a pesky 1 TB data cap. Bogus.

Our favorite Cox internet/TV bundle

Internet Ultimate 500 + Contour TV Starter
Plan
Price
TV channel count
Internet download speed
Details
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Starter$145.99/mo.*75+Up to 500 Mbps
* for 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agrmt.

Why we love it: Why pay for the highest-tier package when 500 Mbps of internet and 75+ channels is more than enough for the whole family? With this plan, you can easily have five devices streaming, gaming, and surfing without any lag. If you do find that you need more TV in your life, you can always tack on a channel package.

Who it’s best for: Medium-sized families, college roommates, and young urban professionals

Cox internet and phone bundles

Remember the original internet and phone bundle? It sounded something like this “boop beep boop ding ding pttshhhhhh de dungdi ppppshhhhkkkaaaashhh.” But just because your internet isn’t run through a phone line anymore doesn’t mean you can’t bundle the two together.

Cox has a few options for those who want an old-fashioned landline and a state-of-the-art internet connection. Check it out.

Cox internet and phone bundles comparison
Plan
Price
Internet download speed
Calling allowance
Details
Go Fast + Voice Preferred$69.99/mo.*Up to 250Unlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Faster + Voice Preferred$89.99/mo.*Up to 250 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Even Faster + Voice Preferred$109.99/mo.*Up to 500 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Super Fast + Voice Preferred$129.99/mo.*Up to 1000 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
* for 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agrmt.

What we like about these Cox packages

Cox again comes through with the variety: if all you need to do is stream Netflix and write some emails on a single device, you can choose up to a 500 Mbps internet plan. Or if you have a serious gaming habit, you can get gigabit internet speeds.

But for all this variety, Cox’s internet and phone bundles are quite simple. There’s only one home phone service called Voice Preferred.

Voice Preferred comes with some nifty features, like the Cox Voice Everywhere app that allows you to use you home phone and voicemail from a mobile device. It includes unlimited calls to all of the US and Canada, and to landlines in Mexico.

When it comes to pricing, these packages are more straightforward than the internet/TV packages. Each option requires a 12-month contract and the prices will not go up in that period. You can find similar bundles for similar prices from Xfinity.

What we don’t like about these Cox packages

As mentioned in the internet/TV bundles section, we aren’t particularly impressed with Cox’s internet service. It’s run on a cable network and the company will cap your data at 1 TB. This won’t be a problem for most casual users, but those who need the best of the best might want to look elsewhere.

Speaking of looking elsewhere: we’ve noticed that Verizon Fios offers internet and phone bundles that cost less than Cox’s while offering even higher speeds. If you happen to be in a Fios service area, these plans are worth looking into.

Our favorite Cox internet and phone bundle

Go Faster + Voice Preferred bundle details
Plan
Price
Internet download speed
Calling allowance
Details
Go Faster + Voice Preferred$89.99/mo.*Up to 250 MbpsUnlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
* for 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agrmt.

Why we love it: 250 Mbps is enough internet to keep your Netflix streaming while the kids are playing Xbox. Voice Preferred includes everything you could want in a home phone plan. All that for the price of a nice dinner and a movie?

Who it’s best for: Small-to-medium-sized families, retired couples

Cox Triple Play bundles

TV, Internet, Phone: by your powers combined, I am Captain Bundle!

So you want the works, the whole shebang, the kit and caboodle, the full Monty, the—you get my point. Here are Cox’s triple play packages:

Cox Triple Play bundles comparison
Plan
Price
TV channel count
Calling allowance
Details
Go Fast + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred$168.99/mo.*140+Unlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Faster + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred$188.99/mo.*140+Unlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred$202.99/mo.*140+Unlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
Go Super Fast + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred$218.99/mo.*140+Unlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
* for 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agrmt.

What we like about these Cox packages

Cox has a wide selection of Triple Play bundles. Even the company’s lowest-tier package offers enough internet speed, TV channels, and phone capacity for the average family of four.

The higher-tier bundles pack in enough internet and TV to keep the whole extended family satisfied during a reunion. (Ok, Uncle Craig may never be satisfied, but there’s nothing we can do about that.)

Seriously though, Super Fast internet is fast enough to simultaneously stream every single episode of Scrubs (if you happen to have 200 laptops and maybe a weird crush on Zach Braff). And 140+ channels on your TV can get you into more weird stuff (Ancient Aliens, anyone?).

What we don’t like about these Cox packages

Our other complaints with Cox’s cable network and data caps still stand for these Triple Play packages. When you’re paying for top-of-the-line services, it’s frustrating to know that you’re not getting the absolute best technology available.

These packages, like Cox’s TV/internet bundles, require a 1-year contract. We don’t like being locked in for 12 long months, and we don’t like the price increases that come along after that first year.

When it comes to affordability, we’d give Cox’s Triple Play bundles a solid B grade. Most of the company’s plans end up being cheaper than similar offerings from AT&T, and are about the same price as Xfinity’s TV, internet, and phone bundles. But once again, Verizon Fios steals the show with cheaper plans on a stronger network.

Our favorite Cox Triple Play bundle

Go Even Faster + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred bundle details
Plan
Price
Internet download speed
TV channel count
Calling allowance
Details
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred$202.99/mo.*Up to 500 Mbps140+Unlimited calls to U.S., Canada, and landlines in Mexico
* for 12 mos. w/ 1-yr. term agrmt.

Why we love it: This package is cheaper than most Triple Plays out there, but it still has tons to offer. You get up to 500 Mbps internet speeds—which is enough for anyone but the most heavy users—and 140+ channels.

If that channel count feels too low, you can always add on channel packages, and you also get unlimited calling (so you can keep up that argument you started with Uncle Craig at the family reunion).

Who it’s best for: Families that don’t need BBC America or the Military History channel

Recap

Cox is a one-stop shop for bundles. The company has nearly everything on your shopping list, from dirt-cheap (and dirt-slow) internet plans to gigabit speeds, and from basic cable to packages with C-SPAN, C-SPAN 2, and C-SPAN 3.

But like most one-stop shops, Cox doesn’t always have the highest-quality products or the best deals. We’re especially wary of the company’s long contracts and cable internet network.

Pros: wide variety of plans, decent prices on lower-tier plans
Cons: long service contracts, high prices on top-tier plans

Of course, the best way to figure out if Cox has a bundle for you is to check out its offerings. See what’s available in your area, and mix and match bundle deals! And let us know in the comments if you end up choosing a Cox bundle.

Cox Bundles FAQ

Telecommunications companies are, ironically, terrible at communication. Cox is especially not good, scoring near the bottom in every section of the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2018 report on the industry.2 Yikes.

Sometimes. DVR, HD receivers, and Wi-Fi routers are available to rent with various bundles.

Hidden is in the eye of the beholder. While installation fees, cancellation fees, and price increases are detailed in all Cox contracts, they aren’t always advertised prominently. These fees will depend on your location, bundle plan, and service contract. Make sure to read the fine print!

Sources

Catherine McNally
Written by
Catherine McNally
Catherine has a degree in journalism and an MBA, and has spent the last 10+ years writing everything from Okinawa travel guides to stories on Medium. She’s been online since AOL CDs were a thing and is an unapologetic PC gamer. She believes the internet is a necessity, not a luxury, and writes reviews and guides to help everyone stay connected. You can also find her on Twitter: @CMReviewsIt.

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