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Cox highlights $41 million local investment, affordable plans and rural grants in Broken Arrow presentation
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Summary
A Cox Communications representative told the City Council the company has invested $41 million in local network infrastructure since 2021, paid $815,000 in video-franchise fees last year, and is pursuing broadband grants to serve about 1,100 homes on the city's east side while maintaining low-cost plans for eligible households.
Connor, a Cox Communications representative, told the Broken Arrow City Council that Cox has invested roughly $41 million in the city's network infrastructure since 2021 and currently delivers multi-gigabit service across its footprint. He said the company paid $815,000 in video-franchise fees to the city last year and continues to collect those franchise fees through its cable video service.
The presentation emphasized Cox's local operations and community programs. Connor said the company offers low-cost broadband options for households in government assistance: a $9.95 plan for homes with K–12 students and a $30 plan for other qualifying households. He also described Cox Mobile, a wireless product the company launched about two years ago, and said Broken Arrow has higher-than-average adoption of that service in the market.
Connor highlighted community investments and philanthropy, including Cox Charities' 20th anniversary work: last year the program distributed roughly $31,000 in classroom grants and held a single-day $250,000 celebration that included grants to local nonprofits; Broken Arrow Neighbors received a $10,000 grant. He also described Cox's outreach to schools (Thunderfield Day) and local broadcast programming on Cox channel 24.
The presentation noted two multimillion-dollar rural expansion grants Cox is pursuing with the state broadband office that together would serve about 1,100 homes on the city's east side. Connor said those projects are intended to spur future development in outlying areas and stressed that the company wants residents to report service and pricing issues directly so Cox can respond.
Council members thanked the presenter and noted appreciation for local hiring and community partnership. The council did not take formal action on the presentation; Connor invited residents with questions to contact Cox directly.
