ST. LOUIS, Oct 25, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Charter Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:CHTR) today announced the promotion of Stephen E. Silva to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, with continued responsibility for research and development of advanced technologies and new products and services.

"I'm pleased we're able to recognize Steve Silva for the success he's achieved in making Charter the envy of the industry as a leader in the deployment of advanced broadband services," said Carl Vogel, president & chief executive officer of Charter.

Mr. Vogel said Mr. Silva has also signed a long-term employment agreement that runs until the end of 2005.

Mr. Silva joined Charter in April 1995 and held numerous management positions in the company before being promoted to Senior

Vice President of Corporate Development & Technology in 1999. A 20-year veteran of the cable television industry, Mr. Silva, prior to joining Charter, served in many roles for Cable Data, including a key responsibility to implement the first interactive service test in the cable industry.

With the announcement of his promotion, Mr. Silva said, "I'm very pleased for this recognition. The reality is that if I didn't already work here, I'd apply for a job! Charter has a culture that rewards those who work hard to ensure its continued success. I'm very pleased to be a part of this team."

    About Charter Communications

With nearly 7 million customers in 40 states, Charter Communications, a Wired World Company(TM), is among the nation's largest broadband communications companies. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services to the home, including cable television on an advanced digital video programming platform, marketed under the Charter Digital Cable(TM) brand; and high-speed Internet access marketed under the Charter Pipeline(TM) brand. More information about Charter can be found at www.charter.com.

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CONTACT:          Charter Communications Inc., St. Louis
                  Andy Morgan, 314/543-2217
                  amorgan@chartercom.com

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