Cox Communications Offers Two Months of Free Internet Service to New Qualifying Families in Time for Back-to-School

Free service, remote support and discounted laptops arm students for a successful new year of virtual learning 
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​ORANGE COUNTY - (July 23, 2020) – As back-to-school fast approaches, Cox has announced new customers that qualify will receive Connect2Compete, the company’s low-cost internet, for two months at no cost.  New customers must sign up between July 21 and September 30 for free service, which also includes free technical support.  
 
“Distance learning has become the new normal for local schools during this pandemic, and we can help bridge the digital divide and level the educational playing field through our Connect2Compete program,” said Sam Attisha, senior vice president and region manager for Cox Communications in California. “We want students to be able to start off the new school year strong and with the tools they need for success.”
 
In March, when schools began switching to distance learning, Cox offered free internet service for new participants of Connect2Compete so students without internet access at home could transition to online learning. The offer was then extended to three additional free months through July 15 to help students finish out the school year.
“With the new school year starting soon, this new offer will help even more students and families get connected through Connect2Compete,” Attisha said.
 
“The Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley is proud of our long-standing relationship with Cox. We appreciate all they do to support students and their families with bridging the digital divide, and the learning loss divide,” said James Littlejohn, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley. “They continue to find innovative ways to support the communities they serve. This new Connect2Compete offer reflects Cox’s commitment to meeting their customers’ needs and adapting to this new normal.”
Computers are part of virtual learning and Cox continues to partner with local, regional and national organizations including Computers to Kids San Diego and PCs for People which provide discounted, refurbished laptops and accessories to families that qualify for the Connect2Compete program. In May, Cox donated $250,000 to Computers 2 Kids, San Diego to help the nonprofit refurbish and distribute 20,000 devices this year to low-income students and families throughout Cox’s southern California service areas.
 
A summary of enhancements and benefits of Cox’s Connect2Compete program include: 

• Two months of free Connect2Compete service and remote desktop and phone support through Cox Complete Care for eligible new customers who apply between July 21 and September 30, $9.95/month thereafter
• Easy referral for discounted, refurbished equipment through PCs for People
• Student and family access to the Cox Digital Academy, which provides computer literacy training and educational resources for students
• Free WiFi modem rental
• Access to over three million Cox Hotspots nationwide

 
This summer, Cox announced a new digital learning platform available to Connect2Compete customers to keep kids engaged in academics this summer.  MyFuture is The Boys & Girls Club of America’s digital platform that empowers children and teens to learn new skills, share accomplishments and earn recognition and rewards via gamification in a safe and fun online environment. Customers can easily access this tool in Cox’s Digital Academy, an online learning platform full of computer literacy tips, educational videos, tutorials and interactive games.
 
The Cox Connect2Compete program is available to families who:

• have at least one child that is a K-12 student at home
• participate in one of these government subsidies programs: The National School Lunch Program, SNAP, TANF, Head Start, WIC, LIHEAP, or Public Housing 

Families can qualify for Connect2Compete easily from anywhere whether on their mobile device or desktop by visiting  www.cox.com/c2c.
 
To help parents help their children learn from home, Cox has provided several tips and resources available on the company’s content hub Converge.  Click here to learn more.



For more information on Cox’s coronavirus relief efforts, visit cox.com.
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