Cox raises broadband rates for second time in a year

Cox Communications has again in 2016 raised its broadband rates for customers, citing "product and technology investments and increases in business costs" as the reason for the increase. DSL Reports forum users posted the text from an e-mail Cox is sending out to its customers, alerting them that the new rates will go into effect on Oct. 6. Specifically, Cox’s Starter tier will change from $37.99 to $39.99, Essential from $56.99 to $62.99, Preferred from $72.99 to $77.99 and Premier from $84.99 to $87.99. Those increases come after Cox in January raised its broadband service rates.