ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2004--Charter Communications (Nasdaq:CHTR) today issued the following is a response to a story published in the January 7, 2004 edition of The Fond du Lac Reporter story: "Man Says He's Addicted To Cable."

"Perhaps Mr. Dumouchel needs to take better advantage of programming available on cable today? Charter is a veritable department store of home entertainment, with something on the shelf/in the lineup for everybody. His viewing habits need not be sedentary, rather he can make running miles on a treadmill a cultural experience while watching A&E. Learn about Lewis & Clark's historic trek while on a Stairmaster. Or skip rope to the music of MTV. Cable television can be a very moving experience!"

About Charter Communications

Charter Communications, A Wired World Company(TM), is the nation's third-largest broadband communications company. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services to the home, including cable television on an advanced digital video-programming platform via Charter Digital(TM) and Charter High-Speed Internet Service(TM). Commercial high-speed data, video and Internet solutions are provided under the Charter Business Networks(R) brand. Advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media(R) brand. More information about Charter can be found at www.charter.com.

    CONTACT: Charter Communications, Inc., St. Louis
             David Andersen, 314-543-2213

    SOURCE: Charter Communications, Inc.