Charter tops comScore tests in download speed and speed reliability

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2007--Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that comScore, Inc., an independent research firm, ranked Charter's high-speed Internet offerings to be faster, with more reliable speeds, than the combined Internet offerings provided by national phone companies(1) in those areas where Charter provides service.

"Speed and the reliability of that speed are top priorities of Internet users and we are extremely proud to be offering the best possible experience for our customers," said Himesh Bhise, Charter's General Manager of High-Speed Internet. "On average, Charter customers can download movies, music and pictures at nearly twice the speed of customers using DSL service from these telephone companies."

Charter currently offers high-speed Internet tiers of speeds up to 5 Mbps, and 10 Mbps. In select markets, Charter offers speed up to 16 Mbps, and has plans to expand this offering to more markets in the coming year.

"We are focused on improving the Internet experience and providing value to our customers," Mr. Bhise added. "With our speed enhancements and comprehensive security products we make it easy for customers to get online quickly and safely. Improvements in our customer care and network operations reinforce Charter's commitment to providing an outstanding Internet experience.

"When bundled together, Charter's high-speed Internet, video and telephone services represent an even greater value for our customers," Mr. Bhise concluded.

(1) Source: comScore, Inc., Throughput Report, July-September 2007. Faster claim based on a comparison to internet download speeds averaged across all of AT&T/BellSouth, Qwest and Verizon's broadband internet offerings by providers in areas serviced by Charter. Reliable speed claim based on comparison of the difference between average observed broadband download speed versus AT&T/BellSouth, Qwest and Verizon's advertised broadband download speed weighted across all of a provider's broadband internet offerings in areas serviced by Charter.

About Charter Communications

Charter Communications, Inc. is a leading broadband communications company and the third-largest publicly traded cable operator in the United States. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including Charter Digital(R) video entertainment programming, Charter High-Speed(R) Internet access, and Charter Telephone(R). Charter Business(TM) similarly provides scalable, tailored and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business organizations, such as business-to-business Internet access, data networking, video and music entertainment services and business telephone. Charter's advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media(R) brand. More information about Charter can be found at www.charter.com.

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SOURCE: Charter Communications, Inc.