Cox Cable jumps on the SEC Network train

ESPN and Cox Communications have reached an agreement for carriage of the SEC Network on Cox when the multi-platform network launches on Aug 14.

The channel will be available to fans and followers of the SEC in all Cox markets. Subscribers will also have authenticated access to additional live events scheduled for the SEC Network's digital platform, with the ability to watch SEC Network content anytime, anywhere on their television, computer, tablet or mobile device.

The package includes programming available in regular and HD capable broadcasts and will be offered in the Louisiana markets as part of Cox's digital essential tier.

The SEC Network and its accompanying digital platform will air more than 1,000 live events in its first year, including at least 45 exclusive SEC football games, more than 100 men's basketball games, 60 women's basketball games, 75 baseball games, 50 softball games and events across all of the SEC's 21 sports.