Cablevision statement on SNET cable proposal.

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 1996--Cablevision General Manager Robert D. Shrader today made the following statement in response to SNET's announced plans to file a cable television franchise application in Connecticut;

"Competition in telephone and cable television service will benefit Connecticut consumers -- provided it is balanced, level competition.

"We look forward to offering local telephone service in Connecticut, and call on the State to ensure that SNET's proposal to become a cable operator does not mean that Connecticut telephone ratepayers will foot the bill for an expensive video network."

Cablevision of Connecticut and Cablevision of Southern Connecticut serve more than 197,000 customers throughout 18 cities and towns. They are affiliated with Cablevision Systems Corporation which serves more than 2.7 million subscribers in 19 states.

CONTACT: Cablevision of Connecticut

John Porio, 203/846-4700 ext. 388