1064116--3/30/2009--MEDIACOM

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We may be unable to secure necessary hardware, software, telecommunications and operational support that may impair our ability to provision and service our customers and adversely affect our business. We depend on network and information systems and other technologies. A disruption or failure in such systems and technologies could have a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our business depends on certain intellectual property rights and on not infringing on the intellectual property rights of others. Some of our cable systems operate in the Gulf Coast region, which historically has experienced severe hurricanes and tropical storms. The loss of Mediacom s key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business. Risks Related to our Financial Condition We are exposed to risks caused by disruptions in the capital and credit markets, which could have an adverse affect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We have substantial debt, we are highly leveraged and we have significant interest payment requirements, which could limit our operational flexibility and have an adverse affect on our financial condition and results of operations. We are a holding company, and if our operating subsidiaries are unable to make funds available to us, we may not be able to fund their indebtedness and other obligations. A default under our indentures or our subsidiaries credit facility could result in an acceleration of our indebtedness and other material adverse effects. A lowering of the ratings assigned to our debt securities by ratings agencies may further increase our future borrowing costs and reduce our access to capital. We have a history of net losses and we may continue to generate net losses in the future. Impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets could cause significant losses. Risks Related to Legislative and Regulatory Matters Changes in cable regulations could adversely impact our business. Additional regulation of rates charged for our services could impair future revenues. Denials of franchise renewals or continued absence of franchise parity can adversely impact our business. Changes in carriage requirements could impose additional cost burdens on us. Pending FCC and court proceedings could adversely affect our HSD service. Our phone service may become subject to additional regulation. Changes in pole attachment regulations or actions by pole owners could significantly increased our pole attachment costs. Changes in compulsory copyright regulations could significantly increase our license fees.

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