Statement Of Cablevision Chairman Charles F. Dolan Regarding A La Carte Programming

Statement Of Cablevision Chairman Charles F. Dolan Regarding A La Carte Programming

BETHPAGE, N.Y., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) Chairman Charles F. Dolan today released the following statement regarding a la carte programming:

"Cablevision agrees with FCC Chairman Kevin Martin's assertion before
the Senate Commerce Committee on November 29 that the opportunity to
purchase programming on an a la carte basis would be in the best
interests of consumers. Like Chairman Martin, we do not believe in
the long term that selling programming a la carte will be detrimental
to either programmers or cable operators.

On the contrary, our experience indicates a la carte will result in a
more affordable service for all with more programming options. The
Chairman's approach, in our view, is consistent with the best
traditions of retailing in this country. Consumers should not be
obliged directly or indirectly to buy services they do not want.
Cablevision has expressed its support for a la carte over the years
and in earlier testimony to Congress. We hope Chairman Martin's
remarks encourage a move by the industry in this direction."

Source: Cablevision Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Charles Schueler, +1-516-803-1013, or Jim Maiella,
+1-516-803-3947, both of Cablevision Systems Corporation

Web site: http://www.cablevision.com/

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