Directory of Top 100 Cable Systems (PART IV)
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120 Plaza Dr., Ste. D
Vestal, NY 13850
607-644-0646
Ownership:
AOL/TWE-AN
Basic subs:
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169,797 (Binghamton, Corning, Elmira, Watkins Glen and Ithaca, NY, and Montrose, PA)
Expanded basic:
$38-$41 for 69 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 57%
Digital: 25%
Modem: 25%
Top executive:
Jon Scott, division president; b. New Rochelle, NY, 1950; B.A., political science, Kalamazoo College, 1973; immediate past position: division president, Time Warner Eastern Pennsylvania; voice: 607-644-0646, ext. 7307; fax: 607-644-1501; e-mail:
3075 Breckinridge Blvd., Ste. 450
Duluth, GA 30096
770-806-7060
Ownership:
Charter Communications
Basic subs:
165,000 (Athens, Duluth, Gainesville, Milledgeville and Smyrna, GA)
Expanded basic:
$38.20 for 79 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
J. Rob Bridges, director of operations; b. Kings Mountain, NC, 1956; B.S., radio/television communications, Western Carolina University, 1979; immediate past position: VP, digital programming, Inspiration Networks
2205 LaVista Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-477-2695, Pensacola
Ownership:
Cox Communications
Basic subs:
162,123 (Ft. Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, Crestview, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt AFB, Shalimar, Pensacola and Freeport, FL)
Expanded basic:
$29.75-$30.75 for up to 59 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 55%
Digital: 16.6%
Modem: 12.2%
Top executive:
L. Keith Gregory, VP/GM; bachelor's degree, University of Florida, 1974; M.B.A., Old Dominion University, 1993; voice: 850-857-4506; fax: 850-479-3912
5401 Staples Mill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23228
804-915-5400
Ownership:
AT&T Broadband
Basic subs:
155,000 (Richmond and counties of Henrico, Hanover, Goochland and Louisa, VA)
Expanded basic:
$34.49 for 66 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 62%
Digital: 40%
Modem: 11%
Top executive:
Kenneth Dye, VP/GM; b. Washington, DC, 1955; B.A., communications studies, Oberlin College, 1979; immediate past position: director of government and community relations, AT&T Richmond; voice: 804-915-5302; fax: 804-915-5319; e-mail:
1945 N. Helm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
559-253-4050
Ownership:
AT&T Broadband
Basic subs:
151,200 (Fresno, Stockton, Modesto and Chico, CA)
Expanded basic:
$34.49 for 65 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
Jeff Harkman, senior VP; b. Cokato, MN; B.A., speech communications, University of Minnesota; immediate past position: VP/GM, Minnesota MediaOne; voice: 916-858-4800; fax: 916-858-4801; e-mail:
1001 W. Kennedy Ave.
Kimberly, WI 54136
920-749-1400
Ownership:
Time Warner Cable
Basic subs:
151,150 (Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh and Marinette, WI)
Expanded basic:
$23.90 for 60 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
Kathy Keating, division president; attended University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; immediate past position: Time Warner Cable regional manager; voice: 920-749-1400; fax: 920-831-9172; e-mail:
9260 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-700-6500
Ownership:
Time Warner Cable
Basic subs:
151,100 (Canoga Park, Reseda, Winnetka, Canyon Country, Tarzana, Encino, Granada Hills, Northridge, San Fernando, Chatsworth, Santa Clarita, Agua Dulce, South Pasadena, Woodland Hills and West Hills, CA)
Expanded basic:
$40.94 for 80 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 50%
Digital: 30%
Modem: 15%
Top executive:
Cathy Serksnas, interim GM and director of business operations; bachelor's degree, DePaul University; M.B.A., Pepperdine University; voice: 818-407-4450; fax: 818-998-0858
1949 Dawson St.
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-763-0004
Ownership:
Time Warner Cable
Basic subs:
150,100 (New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties and city of Wilmington, NC)
Expanded basic:
70 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
William Greene, division president
9335 Prototype Dr.
Reno, NV 89511
775-850-1200
Ownership:
Charter Communications
Basic subs:
150,000 (Reno, Sparks, Washoe Valley, Carson City, Gardnerville, Fallon and Elko, NV, and North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe, CA)
Expanded basic:
$39.99 for 76 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
LaFawn Vannest, group VP; b. Princeton, WV, 1959; associate's degree, National Business College, 1979; immediate past position: regional VP, AT&T Broadband; voice: 775-850-1200; fax: 775-850-1229
4781 Irwindale Ave.
Irwindale, CA 91706
626-430-3300
Ownership:
Charter Communications
Basic subs:
140,000 (Pasadena, Alhambra, Norwalk and parts of Los Angeles County, CA)
Expanded basic:
$36.40 for 78 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
Pete Eliason, VP, operations; b. St. Paul, MN, 1955; immediate past position: operations GM, TCI/AT&T Seattle Metro
1440 E. 15th St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-629-8470
Ownership:
Cox Communications
Basic subs:
139,000 (Southern Arizona)
Expanded basic:
$35.48 for 70 channels
Penetration:
NA
Modem: NA
Top executive:
Gretchen Shine, VP/GM; attended Georgia State University; immediate past position: VP/GM, Cox Roanoke; voice: 520-629-8470; fax: 520-624-5918
41-725 Cook St.
Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-340-1312
Ownership:
Time Warner Cable
Basic subs:
131,000 (Banning, Beaumont, Cherry Valley, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, Thermal and Thousand Palms, CA)
Expanded basic:
$28 for 47 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 36%
Digital: 12%
Modem: 3%
Top executive:
Robert Barlow, president; b. South Bend, IN, 1952; B.A., biological science, and M.B.A., finance, Indiana University; immediate past position: VP/GM, Time Warner Cable's Tampa Bay Florida Division; voice: 760-674-5300; fax: 760-674-2392; e-mail:
5566 Southwyck Blvd.
Toledo, OH 43614
419-724-9802
Ownership:
Block Communications
Basic subs:
128,281 (Toledo, OH, and 21 surrounding cities, townships and villages)
Expanded basic:
$30.99 for 60 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 23%
Digital: 13.5%
Modem: 10.2%
Top executive:
David G. Huey, president/GM; b. Ashtabula, OH, 1947; B.S., business and accounting, University of Toledo, 1970; immediate past position: VP, administration, Nicholson Industries; voice: 419-724-9802; fax: 419-724-7074; e-mail:
P.O. Box 2989
Hickory, NC 28603
1121 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd.
S.E. Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-3875
Ownership:
Charter Communications
Basic subs:
128,000 (Lincolnton, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Granite Falls, Denver, Vale, Hudson, Catawba, Connelly Springs, Rutherford College, Marion, North Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock Beech Mountains, Sugar Mountain, Cajah's Mountain, Conover, Newton, Claremont, Drexel, Valdese, Glen Alpine, Maiden, Rhodhiss, Sawmills, Dallas and Brookford, NC)
Expanded basic:
$41.85 for 69 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
Landon D. Barefoot Jr., VP, operations; studied business at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; immediate past position: group director of operations, Charter Communications, Central North Carolina; fax: 828-322-5492
3028 Michigan Ave.
Shrewsbury, WV 25015
304-343-3343
Ownership:
Charter Communications
Basic subs:
127,366 (Shrewsbury, Pinch, Madison, Milton, Wayne and Summersville, WV)
Expanded basic:
$39.56 for 73 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
David Plessinger, acting GM; b. Scottsburg, IN, 1956; associate's degree, United Electronics Institute; attended Indiana University and Purdue University; immediate past position: group manager, Advance Services Development, Charter Communications; voice: 304-343-3343 ext. 188, fax: 304-357-6707
3517 N. Dries Ln.
Peoria, IL 61604
309-686-2600
Ownership:
Insight Communications
Basic subs:
125,000 (Peoria, County of Peoria, Norwood, Tazewell County, West Peoria, East Peoria, Washington, Creve Coeur, Peoria Heights, Bellevue, Bartonville, Bloomington, Normal, Galesburg, Knoxville, E. Galesburg, Monmouth, Pekin, Groveland, N. Pekin, S. Pekin, Marquette Heights and Green Valley, IL)
Expanded basic:
$36.08 for 60 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 72%
Digital: 16%
Modem: 9.5%
Top executive:
Jeanne Coleman, district VP; b. Buffalo, NY, 1963; B.S., finance, Canisius College, 1985; M.B.A., State University of New York-Buffalo, 1987; immediate past position: GM, Peoria system, AT&T Broadband; voice: 309-686-2612; fax: 309-688-9828; e-mail:
coleman.jeanne@insight-com.com
213 N. Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
719-389-4501
Ownership:
Adelphia Cable
Basic subs:
123,000 (Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, Security, Widefield and Cascade, CO)
Expanded basic:
$37.45 for 78 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 51%
Digital: 49%
Modem: 9%
Top executive:
Mike Ross; b. Colorado Springs, CO; B.A., business and marketing, Colorado Mountain College, 1980; immediate past position: GM, AT&T Broadband, Baton Rouge; voice: 719-389-4505; fax: 719-457-4503
3030 Roosevelt Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46218
317-632-9077
Ownership:
Time Warner Cable
Basic subs:
121,485 (Indianapolis, Carmel, Zionsville, Fortville, Ingalls, McCordsville, Hamilton Co., Hancock Co., Madison Co., Avon, Pittsboro, Lizton, Hendricks Co., Boone Co., Marion, Gas City, Jonesboro and Grant Co., IN)
Expanded basic:
$35.09 for 71 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
Buz Nesbit, division president; b. Columbia, TN; B.A., political science, Memphis State University, 1977; immediate past position: VP/GM of Time Warner Cable's Florida region;voice: 317-632-9077, ext. 501; fax: 317-632-5311; e-mail:
5375 Executive Pl.
Jackson, MS 39206
601-982-0922
Ownership:
Time Warner Cable
Basic subs:
118,000 (Jackson, Clinton, Madison, Ridgeland, Florence, Richland, Raymond, Bolton, Edwards, Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, Hinds Co., Madison Co., Rankin Co., MS, and Monroe, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish and Richwood, LA)
Expanded basic:
$29.38 for 53 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
William W. Farmer, president; b. High Point, NC, 1955; B.A., radio/TV/motion pictures, University of North Carolina, 1977; immediate past position: GM, Wade Cablevision, Philadelphia; voice: 601-982-1187; fax: 601-982-9532; e-mail:
7010 Airport Rd.
El Paso, TX 79906
915-775-7400
Ownership:
Time Warner Cable
Basic subs:
117,781 (El Paso, Fort Bliss, Vinton, Santa Teresa, Anthony, Clint, Horizon City, Socorro, Sunland Park, Canutillo, Fabens, San Elizario, La Mesa and counties of El Paso, TX, and Dona Ana, NM)
Expanded basic:
$34.91 for 73 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 47%
Digital: NA
Modem: NA
Top executive:
Alan G. Spencer, VP/GM; b. Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1956; B.S., business, University of Northern Colorado, 1980; immediate past position: VP/GM, Time Warner Cable, Fayetteville, NC; voice: 915-775-7456; fax: 915-772-4605; e-mail:
711 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Springfield, IL 62703
217-788-5898
Ownership:
Insight Communications
Basic subs:
114,000 (Springfield, Decatur, Lincoln, Quincy, Chatham and Macomb, IL)
Expanded basic:
$32.95 for52 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 74%
Digital: 20%
Modem: 7.1%
Top executive:
Greg Capranica; senior VP, regional operations; b. Springfield, IL, 1958; attended University of Illinois; immediate past position: district VP, Insight Communications; voice: 217-788-5898 ext. 668; fax: 217-788-5020: e-mail:
335 E. 10th St.
Anderson, IN 46016
765-649-0407
Ownership:
Insight Communications
Basic subs:
113,100 (Anderson, Noblesville, Greenfield, Hartford City, Portland, Richmond, New Castle and Lebanon, IN)
Expanded basic:
$32.95 for 52 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 45%
Digital: 17%
Modem: 5.3%
Top executive:
Sean Hogue, director of operations; b. Denver, 1963; B.B.A., Western State College, 1987; immediate past position: GM, AT&T Broadband, Chico, CA; voice: 765-646-9104; fax: 765-649-1532; e-mail:
215 Factory Dr.
Waco, TX 76714
254-761-3704
Ownership:
Time Warner Cable
Basic subs:
113,000 (Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, Beverly Hills, Lorena/Bruceville, Eddy, McGregor, Temple, Cooperas Cove, Harker Heights, Lacy Lakeview, Killeen, Waco, Temple, Belton, Nolanville, Bellmead and Fort Hood, TX)
Expanded basic:
$29.95 or $36.50 for 74 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
Johnny Mankin; b. Tyler, TX; voice: 254-761-3700; fax: 254-761-3796; e-mail:
165 Knights Way
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920-907-7720
Ownership:
Charter Communications
Basic subs:
111,000
Expanded basic:
$38.99 for 76 channels
Penetration:
NA
Top executive:
Lisa Washa, VP, operations; b. St. Paul, MN, 1963; studied business administration at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and hotel/restaurant management at University of Wisconsin-Stout; immediate past position: group manager, Marcus Cable; voice: 920-907-7720; fax: 920-907-7723
5400 S. 16th St.
Lincoln, NE 68512
402-421-0330
Ownership:
Time Warner Cable
Basic subs:
110,100 (17 communities, including Columbus, Fremont, York, Nebraska City and Auburn, NE)
Expanded basic:
$39.20 for 68 channels
Penetration:
Pay: 21%
Digital: 25%
Modem: 10%
Top executive:
Beth Scarborough, division president; b. McRae, GA, 1954; A.B.J., journalism, University of Georgia, 1976; M.B.A., University of Georgia, 1979; immediate past position: division president, Time Warner Savannah; voice: 402-421-0330; fax: 402-421-0305; e-mail:
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