1098659--3/8/2010--MEDIACOM_COMMUNICATIONS

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The continuing increases in programming costs may have an adverse affect on our results of operations. 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, or in our ability to transition from one system to another, 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 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 payments and debt repayments, 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 the operating subsidiaries of our principal subsidiaries are unable to make funds available to our principal subsidiaries, they may not be able to fund their indebtedness and other obligations. A default under our credit facilities or indentures 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 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. Changes to our valuation account for deferred tax assets can cause our net income or net loss to fluctuate significantly. Our ability to use net operating loss carry forwards ( NOLs ) to reduce future taxable income and thus reduce our federal income tax liability may be limited if there is a change in our ownership or if our taxable income does not reach sufficient levels. Impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets could cause significant losses. Risks Related to Legislative and Regulatory Matters Changes in government regulation could adversely impact our business. 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.

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