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Exhibit 12.1
 
 
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES CALCULATION
(In millions)
             
             
             
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
   
2008
    
2007
  
             
Earnings
            
  Loss from Operations before Minority Interest and Income Taxes
   $ (474 )   $ (581 )
  Fixed Charges
     917       910  
                 
      Total Earnings
   $ 443     $ 329  
                 
                 
Fixed Charges
                
  Interest Expense
   $ 898     $ 893  
  Amortization of Debt Costs
     15       13  
  Interest Element of Rentals
     4       4  
                 
      Total Fixed Charges
   $ 917     $ 910  
                 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (1)
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(1) Earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $474
  
million and $581 million, respectively. As a result of such deficiencies, the ratios are not presented above.