Investor News Release

MIDDLETOWN, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2000--MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (Nasdaq: MCCC) announced today that it will launch digital cable service in five new markets: Edenton, NC; Waveland, MS; and Worthington, Hutchinson, and Waseca, MN. These March launches bring the total number of Mediacom's digital markets to 17, serving over 300,000 homes and 200,000 basic subscribers.

"We are delighted with the high consumer demand for our digital products and are pleased to offer digital television to our new customers served by the recently acquired Triax and Zylstra systems. With these new launches, we now offer digital services to over 27% of Mediacom's customers, who can enjoy as many as 120 additional video and music channels, enhanced quality of picture and sound, and an on-screen interactive guide," said John Pascarelli, VP of Marketing.

"The considerable capital investments we have made and continue to make in upgrading our cable network have positioned the Company to rapidly deploy these new broadband products. By the end of 2000, we expect to launch digital television in systems serving over 50% of our subscriber base," Pascarelli concluded.

Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 9th largest cable television company in the United States based on customers served by wholly-owned systems after giving effect to its pending acquisitions and recently announced industry transactions. Mediacom's cable systems pass 1.1 million homes and serve 747,000 basic subscribers in 21 states, including its pending acquisitions. Mediacom was founded in July 1995 by Rocco B. Commisso, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to acquire and develop cable television systems serving principally non-metropolitan markets in the United States.

More information about Mediacom Communications Corporation can be accessed on the Internet at: www.mediacomcc.com.

     CONTACT:  Mediacom Communications
               John Pascarelli
               Vice President of Marketing
               914/695-2660
               jpascarelli@mediacomllc.com