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This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Registrant Company
Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) for June 30, 2000 and Statement of
Operations (Unaudited) for the Six Months ended June 30, 2000 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.

<NAME> COAXIAL COMMUNICATIONS OF CENTRAL OHIO, INC.
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