Optimum Lightpath Triples Number of Channel Partners in First Year of Partner Referral Program.

Strong Response Results in Over 100 New Partners in Less Than One Year

JERICHO, N.Y. -- Optimum Lightpath, the next-generation business broadband service provider of Cablevision Systems Corporation, today announced dramatic growth of the company's Referral Partner Program after less than one year of it being offered. The number of system integrators, VARs and IT consultants in the company's channel program tripled in the first year, attracting organizations from throughout the Tri-State area, including New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut and Long Island.

Launched in 2006, the Optimum Lightpath Referral Partner Program is designed to be simple, clear and easy, in contrast to the complex and sometimes confusing partner agreements typically used in the telecommunications industry. The program enables potential partners to generate significant income without substantial investments in staff training and certification. Partners benefit from up-front lump sum commissions for referrals of qualified, first-time customers.

One of Optimum Lightpath's channel partners is Gregory R. Tellone, founder and president of GTel Networks, a Long Island-based technology firm that provides a range of business continuity and disaster recovery services as well as IT consulting and staffing. As the COO of Continuity Centers, Mr. Tellone was an extremely satisfied client of Optimum Lightpath's voice and data services. "The day I found out Optimum Lightpath offered Tier 1 fiber access to the premises, I signed on as a partner. Our clients are high-end businesses that demand the level of service that Optimum Lightpath provides; it's an easy sell when we ensure them that we can deliver this level of service over fiber when they are accustomed to dealing with the issues of the outdated copper infrastructure offered by the telcos," said Tellone.

Another Optimum Lightpath partner is Maztra Consulting, a New Jersey-based IT consultant which has been in the program since shortly after its launch. "Optimum Lightpath lets us offer prospects a diverse and redundant build at a very economical rate," said Michael Marzarella, President of Maztra Consulting. "Since the services are delivered on top of the company's wholly-owned, operated and managed network, it simplifies the process for us and increases reliability for the customer."

Tim Magnusson, a systems integrator with customers in Connecticut and Westchester, has been an Optimum Lightpath Referral Partner since the program's inception. "In our business, it's all about service and support. Optimum Lightpath delivers on their promises," Magnusson said. "Our customers, who are predominately in the financial services arena, also benefit from the capacity and speed of Metro Ethernet services delivered over an advanced fiber network."

Optimum Lightpath's network spans over 2,700 route miles across the Tri-State area, providing fiber-to-the-business-premises to more than 2,000 commercial buildings. Optimum Lightpath offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including an award-winning line of carrier-grade Metro Ethernet services, dedicated Internet access, managed services, remote access and business continuity services. For qualified referrals, partners are eligible to receive commissions equal to either one or two months of the customer's monthly bill, up to a maximum of $25,000 per sale.

"We're thrilled with the progress of the Optimum Lightpath Referral Partner Program and we continue to see increasing interest from other companies who are looking for the best in business services at an attractive price," said Kevin Curran, Optimum Lightpath's senior vice president of marketing and product management. "As the program expands, we expect to continue to lead the marketplace with the aid of our valuable channel partners."

Systems integrators, VARs and IT consultants interested in joining Optimum Lightpath's Partner Referral Program can visit www.optimumlightpath.com/newpartner for further details.

About Optimum Lightpath

Optimum Lightpath, a business telecommunications services division of Cablevision Systems Corporation, uses the power of its reliable and resilient fully fiber optic network to deliver converged data, Internet and voice solutions to businesses throughout the New York metropolitan area. Since its formation 18 years ago, Optimum Lightpath built an advanced fiber-to-the-business-premises network extending more than 2,700 route miles throughout the tri-state area. As a result of owning and maintaining this state-of-the-art network, Optimum Lightpath is able to reliably provide scalable, high-capacity IP-based Metro Ethernet services that support high bandwidth data, Internet and voice applications and optimize the enterprise customer's quality of experience - at lower prices than traditional offerings.

Optimum Lightpath has been recognized for eight straight years by the New York State Public Service Commission for delivering highly personalized customer service superior to the competition. Winner of the Metro Ethernet Forum's 2006 Service Provider of the Year Award for Outstanding Innovation, Optimum Lightpath became one of the first service providers in the world and the only North American MSO to earn Carrier Ethernet certification from the Metro Ethernet Forum in April 2006. For more information, visit www.optimumlightpath.com.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO: Interactive Optimum([R]) digital television, Optimum Online high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, WE tv and other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.