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Mediacom Communications and Networks Announce Affiliation Agreement; Launches iN DEMAND Pay-Per-View Service, Rolling Out INHD, INHD2

May 4, 2005

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. & NEW YORK, N.Y., May 04, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mediacom Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: MCCC), through its operating subsidiaries, and iN DEMAND Networks announced today an affiliation agreement which calls for Mediacom Communications, the nation's eighth largest company, to distribute INHD and INHD2, iN DEMAND's widely distributed suite of all high-definition television networks, and iN DEMAND Pay-Per-View movies and events. The agreement was announced by Rob Jacobson, president and CEO of iN DEMAND.

With this deal, Mediacom Communications will become the seventh major MSO to distribute INHD and INHD2 when the company rolls out the networks. iN DEMAND PPV is currently available to Mediacom customers.

"We are excited to establish a substantial relationship with Mediacom," said Jacobson. "This is significant as iN DEMAND is committed to providing all cable subscribers with the best services and content available on television. This agreement solidifies our company's stature as a leading high-definition and PPV provider."

"We are delighted to work with iN DEMAND Networks to bring the high quality programming of INHD, INHD2 and iN DEMAND PPV to our customers," said Italia Commisso Weinand, senior vice president of programming and human resources for Mediacom Communications.

INHD and INHD2 provide a full spectrum of compelling high-definition entertainment including live sports through partnerships with MLB, NBA, CSTV: College Sports Television, Arena Football League, PGA Tour and the United Stated Olympic Committee, movies, music, events and entertainment specials. INHD Networks is committed to adding 100 hours of original HD programming each month through the launch of exciting original series such as Major League Ballparks: Cathedrals of the Game, Fields of Glory, The A List, Hollywood Walks and Reel Look. In addition, INHD2 is the exclusive cable home to more than 35 movies made for IMAX(R) Theaters. Further information can be found at www.inhd.com. iN DEMAND Networks delivers television premieres of the best movies, championship boxing, mega-event wrestling, professional and college sports, plus original entertainment. iN DEMAND's digital lineup also offers MLB EXTRA INNINGS, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NHL CENTER ICE, and MLS DIRECT KICK. iN DEMAND also owns and operates two 24-hour linear high definition television channels, INHD and INHD2. The company's shareholders are iN DEMAND Holdings, Inc., Cox Communications Holdings, Inc., and Time Warner Entertainment - Advance/Newhouse Partnership. Further information about the company can be found at www.indemand.com.

Mediacom Communications is the nation's eighth largest cable television company and the leading cable operator focused on serving the smaller cities and towns in the . Mediacom Communications offers a wide array of broadband products and services, including traditional video services, digital television, video-on-demand, digital video recorders, high-definition television and high- Internet access.

SOURCE: Mediacom Communications Corporation and iN DEMAND Networks iN DEMAND Networks Eric Duncan, 646-638-8206 [email protected] or Mediacom Communications Marvin Rappaport, 845-695-2704