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     CABLE SERVICES ACTION                                 November 6, 1997


      Time Warner Cable Files Complaint Against RCN-BecoCom, L.L.C.


     On October 31, 1997, Time Warner Cable ("Time Warner") filed a complaint alleging
that RCN-BecoCom, L.L.C. ("RCN") has violated its obligation as a certified open video system
operator under Section 76.1503(b)(2) of the Commission's rules to provide information to
interested video programming providers.  Time Warner argues that RCN has improperly refused
to provide information to Time Warner on the grounds that Time Warner is an in-region cable
operator, and thus generally prohibited from becoming a video programming provider.  Time
Warner requests that the Commission order RCN to provide the information requested by Time
Warner, and that, should Time Warner decide to pursue carriage on RCN's system, the
Commission order RCN to provide channel capacity in a non-discriminatory manner.  Time
Warner also requests that the Commission provide such other relief as it deems necessary,
including revocation of RCN's open video system certification.  Pursuant to Section 76.1513(a)
of the Commission's rules (47 C.F.R. 76.1513(a)), Time Warner's complaint must be resolved
within 180 days of filing.

     RCN's answer, and the comments of interested parties, are due no later than
December 8, 1997.  Reply comments may be filed no later than December 29, 1997.



Media Contact:  Morgan Broman at (202) 418-2358
Cable Services Bureau Contact:  Steve Broeckaert at (202) 418-1075.


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