Cox Taps Synacor

Cox Communications Inc. has launched two new “Premium Access Pass” packages for its high-speed-Internet subscribers, using content pulled together by Synacor Inc.

The $7.95 “Best of the Web Zone” monthly package features AmericanGreetings.com (www.americangreetings.com), Encyclopedia Britannica Online (www.britannica.com), Shockwave.com Gameblast (gameblast.shockwave.com) and Weather.com (www.weather.com).

The $9.95-per-month “Sports Zone” service features MLB.com (mlb.mlb.com), NASCAR.com TrackPass (www.nascar.com/multimedia/video), SportingNews.com (www.sportingnews.com), Rivals.com (www.rivals.com) and FOXSports.com (msn.foxsports.com).

Subscribers can get both packages for $16.90 per month.