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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Registrant Company
Consolidated Balance Sheets for December 31, 1998 and 1999 and Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK>  0001070241
<NAME> COAXIAL COMMUNICATIONS OF CENTRAL OHIO, INC.
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