Cable television's top 10 MSOs at a glance. (multi-system operators)(Column)

Broadcasting & Cable, December, 1996

1. Tele-Communications Inc. 2. Time Warner Cable 3. US West Media Group 4. Comcast Corp. 5. Cox Communications Inc. 6. Cablevision Systems Corp. 7. Adelphia Cable Communications 8. Jones Intercable Inc. 9. Marcus Cable 10. Falcon Cable TV 1. Tele-Communications Inc. Top executive: John Malone Headquarters: Englewood, Colo.

Homes passed/subs: 23.1/13.9 million Employes: 39,000 Weaknesses: $14.5 billion debt load, delays in launching new services, regulatory pressures. Widely perceived as arrogant, with customer service problems. Strengths: Has solid cash flow and core business revenue; new revenue ready to come on line in '97. Agile and creative, bright staff and management. 1997 strategy: Roll out ALL TV digital cable service in 40 or more markets;...

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