Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does advance billing work?

Cox Communications bills all customers in advance for monthly standard service charges and in arrears for usage-based charges such as On Demand/pay-per-view and long distance. Credits or charges for any service changes made during the month will be reflect.

When is my Cox bill due?

Payment in full is due to Cox by the “Due By” date indicated on your statement. If full payment is not received by this date your bill will become past due and may be subject to additional fees such as late payment charges, electronic reactivation fees, or returned check fees. For more information on these fees and all other charges, click "General" tab there for charges detail.

How do I handle a disagreement with a portion of my bill?

If you have any questions regarding your bill or disagree with any portion of your bill, immediately contact Cox with your concerns. You must contact us no later than 60 days from the bill’s Due By date at South:(619) 262-1122, or North:(760) 599-6060 or email.

What are my payment options?

Online: Visit cox.com to register for 24-hour online access or make payments to your account.
Mail: Detach the remit slip from your bill and send it with your check or money order to address
Cox communication
P.O. Box 79171
Phoenix, AZ 85062-9171.
Please indicate your account number on your check. Make checks payable to Cox Communications. Allow 7 days for processing.
Phone: Call South: (619) 262-1122, or North: (760) 599-6060 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
Follow the phone prompts to make a payment using your bank account or credit card.
In person: See below for list of Cox Customer Service Centers

Cox Sales and Service Centers

Chula Vista

South Bay 581 Telegraph Canyon Rd. 91910
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

El Cajon

886 Jackman St. 92020
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location that Accept Cox Payments

Except where noted, all locations accept the following forms of payment: money order, credit card, check

Chula Vista

7/11 Store 899 Broadway Ave. 91910
7/11 Store 275 E St. 91910
7/11 Store 698 H St. 91910
7/11 Store 403 3rd Ave. 91910

El Cajon

7/11 Store 1253 W. Main St. 92020
7/11 Store 108 W. Washington Ave. 92020

Lemon Grove

7/11 Store 7607 Broadway Ave. 91945
7/11 Store 7733 Palm Ave. 91945

La Mesa

Postal Annex 8030 La Mesa Blvd. 91941
Mon.-Fri 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. / Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 461-8977

7/11 Store 5255 Baltimore Ave. 91942
7/11 Store 253 Palm Ave. 91941

National City

7/11 Store 2400 Highland Ave. 91950
7/11 Store 1601 E. 18th St. 91950
7/11 Store 15 N. Euclid 91950
7/11 Store 3100 Plaza Blvd. 91950

San Diego

Cash Bee 6114 University Ave. 92115
Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m tto 3 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 583-0200

Postal Annex 113 W. G St. 92101
Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. / Sat. 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 702-7522

7/11 Store 5141 College Ave. 92115
7/11 Store 2295 Palm Ave. 92154
7/11 Store 2101 Fern St. 92104
7/11 Store 2483 Broadway 92102
7/11 Store 4745 El Cajon Blvd. 92115
7/11 Store 3603 College Ave. 92115

San Ysidro

Postal Annex 641 E. San Ysidro Blvd 92173
Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 690-4401

Postnet 6977 Navajo Rd. 92119
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 461-3862

Postal Annex 374 East H St. 91910
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(619) 585-7400

7/11 Store 1602 University Ave. 92103
7/11 Store 2404 University Ave. 92104
7/11 Store 10505 San Diego Mission 92108
7/11 Store 6571 El Cajon Blvd. 92115
7/11 Store 5202 El Cajon Blvd. 92115
7/11 Store 4919 University Ave. 92105

Is there a fee for a late payment?

Yes. Your bill is subject to a late fee if it is not paid within six days from the “Due By” date. A late fee of $3.50 will be assessed. If your bill is not paid within 25 days from the "Due By" date a late fee of $4.50 will be assessed.

Is there a fee for returned payments?

Yes. A returned payment charge of $25.00 will be applied when any negotiable instrument presented for payment for service--including credit card, electronic payment or check--becomes dishonored and is returned to us by your financial institution.

Under what circumstances will an additional deposit be required?

Cox may require an additional deposit if you pay your bill after the “Due By” date or have a payment returned by your financial institution, or you have a significant increase in usage-based charges, such as long distance. The deposit must be paid by cash, money order or credit card.

What is a partial month charge and when does it apply?

If you have recently added or removed services, a "partial month" charge or credit will appear on the statement. This charge or credit reflects the differences between your previous monthly rate and the new monthly rate from the date of the change in service to the end of the current billing cycle.

What charges must be paid for reconnection of service?

If your services are disconnected for non-payment, you must pay the outstanding balance in full, a month of service in advance, and a charge to reconnect your service. You may also be required to pay a deposit prior to activation of service.

What is a collection trip fee and when does it apply?

After "x" days, monies collected by Cox at your service address could be subject to an additional $25 collection fee, excluding telephone services.

What are the locations of the Cox Payment Centers and hours of operation?

Cox Sales and Service Centers

Chula Vista

South Bay 581 Telegraph Canyon Rd. 91910
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

El Cajon

886 Jackman St. 92020
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location that Accept Cox Payments

Except where noted, all locations accept the following forms of payment: money order, credit card, check

Chula Vista

7/11 Store 899 Broadway Ave. 91910
7/11 Store 275 E St. 91910
7/11 Store 698 H St. 91910
7/11 Store 403 3rd Ave. 91910

7/11 Store 1253 W. Main St. 92020
7/11 Store 108 W. Washington Ave. 92020

Lemon Grove

7/11 Store 7607 Broadway Ave. 91945
7/11 Store 7733 Palm Ave. 91945

La Mesa

Postal Annex 8030 La Mesa Blvd. 91941
Mon.-Fri 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. / Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 461-8977

7/11 Store 5255 Baltimore Ave. 91942
7/11 Store 253 Palm Ave. 91941

National City

7/11 Store 2400 Highland Ave. 91950
7/11 Store 1601 E. 18th St. 91950
7/11 Store 15 N. Euclid 91950
7/11 Store 3100 Plaza Blvd. 91950

San Diego

Cash Bee 6114 University Ave. 92115
Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m tto 3 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 583-0200

Postal Annex 113 W. G St. 92101
Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. / Sat. 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 702-7522

7/11 Store 5141 College Ave. 92115
7/11 Store 2295 Palm Ave. 92154
7/11 Store 2101 Fern St. 92104
7/11 Store 2483 Broadway 92102
7/11 Store 4745 El Cajon Blvd. 92115
7/11 Store 3603 College Ave. 92115

San Ysidro

Postal Annex 641 E. San Ysidro Blvd 92173
Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 690-4401

Postnet 6977 Navajo Rd. 92119
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Accepts money order, check only (619) 461-3862

Postal Annex 374 East H St. 91910
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(619) 585-7400

7/11 Store 1602 University Ave. 92103
7/11 Store 2404 University Ave. 92104
7/11 Store 10505 San Diego Mission 92108
7/11 Store 6571 El Cajon Blvd. 92115
7/11 Store 5202 El Cajon Blvd. 92115
7/11 Store 4919 University Ave. 92105

For location details including maps and directions, click here.

How are service fees charged?

Service fees may be charged in accordance with our current rates when you elect to relocate your primary outlet, add, relocate, or delete additional outlets and/or add, switch or relocate premium services.

What responsibility do I have for Cox equipment?

You are responsible for lost or stolen equipment and will be billed for the full replacement value of the equipment as determined by Cox.

What is my responsibility if I move or cancel service with Cox?

Upon termination of your service, you are responsible for any outstanding balances, including equipment charges. Any equipment you rent from Cox Communications remains the property of Cox and it is your responsibility to return all rented equipment within 10 days from termination of service. Otherwise your account will be billed the replacement value of the equipment. Any customer account turned over to an outside agency will be subject to a collection charge including attorney fees.

What are installation or change of service fees?

Charges pertaining to installation or change or service will appear as a one-time charge on your statement, along with any payments collected prior to or at the time of installation. All accounts are subject to a credit check. A deposit may be required.

What are governmental charges?

Local governments may assess charges based on certain revenues received by Cox, for example, for the use of public streets and alleyways.

What are franchise fees?

Cox is required to pay the Franchise Fees to provide cable TV services in your area. Cox is permitted to pass the fees through as a separate line item on your bill. The fee calculation is pursuant to FCC rules and federal law.

How is a change of service reflected on my bill?

Charges pertaining to installation or change or service will appear as a one-time charge on your statement, along with any payments collected prior to or at the time of installation. All accounts are subject to a credit check. A deposit may be required.

What are installation or change of service fees?

The first billing statement after completion of a change of service will reflect prorated charges for a partial month from the date of activity until the beginning of your billing cycle. Please pay the full amount shown in order to ensure the accuracy of future statements.

How will delinquent payments affect Customer Credit Reports?

In the event that your account reaches a delinquent status, Cox will report the delinquent activity to credit bureaus.

How do I notify Cox of a change to my mailing address?

To ensure that your change of address request is processed, please contact our customer service representatives at South: (619) 262-1122 or North: (760) 599-6060.

Where do I go to understand more about my Cox bill?

To learn more about your Cox bill and a detailed overview, click here Or for more information by phone or email click here .

Where can I get answers to my questions about Cox Long Distance service?

If you have questions concerning the rates, terms and conditions of your Cox interstate or international long distance services, please refer Customer Services Agreement posted on our website

Which services must be paid to retain local telephone services?

Your basic telephone services will not be disconnected for non-payment of non-basic telephone or non-telephone charges. Services, which must be paid to retain your local telephone services, are marked with an asterisk (*) on your bill. Failure to pay charges on the bill denoted by an asterisk (*) may result in the disconnection of your basic local telephone service.

Is phone and 911 service affected by the telephone modem and battery back-up?

If the modem is disconnected or removed, or battery is not charged or otherwise fails, phone service, including access to emergency 911 services, will not be available.

Can I pay my bill over the phone with a Cox representative?

Operator assisted payments are available for your convenience by calling the local telephone number on the front of your bill. Effective April 8, 2006, customers who make a payment over the phone using a Cox representative will incur a $5.00 transaction processing fee. For no-fee payments at your fingertips, sign up for Easy Pay monthly automatic billing or for one-time payments online using View/Pay Bill visit www.cox.com or call us today for more details.

Is a credit applicable for telephone service outages?

If your telephone service is interrupted for a period of more than 24 hours as a result of technical problems not caused by customer equipment or misuse, upon request Cox will credit the monthly charges on your account, on a prorated basis, for those services.

What is the Federal Universal Service Fund charge?

This charge is assessed to recover the amount telecommunications providers must contribute to the Universal Service Fund, which helps keep local phone service affordable for all America.

What is the FCC Authorized Charge for Network Access charge?

A charge to recover costs associated with connecting to a telecommunications service provider’s interstate long distance network.

What is the Emergency 911 Service charge?

Your local government asks you to pay this charge each month to help provide for emergency service in your community.

What is the Telecommunications Relay Service?

A surcharge to fund the relay center that assists the hearing and speech impaired to communicate over the phone network.

What are my options if I disagree with the resolution to a billing dispute related to my phone service?

If you disagree with the investigation’s outcome on telephone service, you may file a complaint with the The Public Utilities Commission.

What are my options if I disagree with the resolution to a Billing Dispute related to my cable service?

If you disagree with the investigation’s outcome on a video service, you may file a complaint with the local franchise authority. The address is printed on your Cox bill statement.