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I I Exhibit 9 iThis FCC Form 394 relates solely to the provision of cable service over a cable system. Nevertheless,in i7 the interest of providing full information regarding the services provided by the franchisee,Charter Communications,Inc.and its subsidiaries("Charter")provide the following information from the Public Interest Statement filed at the Federal Communications Commission in connection with this Transaction. Overview Charter is a leading communications company that provides video,broadband Internet,voice,and business services. As a result of extensive investment and a commitment to providing the best services,Charter now serves over 5.8 million residential customers and 386,000 commercial relationships. Domiciled in Delaware and headquartered in Stamford,Connecticut,Charter operates in 28 states and employs over 23,500 people. Video Currently the seventh-largest multichannel video programming distributor in the United States,Charter serves 4.2 million residential Charter TV video customers over its all-digital network. It has recently unveiled "Worldbox"—an innovative set-top box that uses a downloadable security solution. Moreover,Charter is currently deploying its"Spectrum Guide"—a cloud-based user interface that enhances the consumer video service and can be accessed through both Worldbox and legacy two-way set-top boxes. Charter's TV app offers over 150 live,linear channels,video on demand("VOD")and the ability to download VOD content for future playback. All these innovations enable Charter to improve the customer experience while reducing significantly its customer premises equipment input prices,which will reduce prices for consumers. Broadband Charter is committed to developing and deploying innovative broadband technology. Charter's broadband Internet services offer an industry-leading minimum of 60+Mbps to a large percentage of its 4.8 million residential broadband customers. Charter's Internet download speeds for its fastest residential service reach up to 120 Mbps, and the company continually invests in improving its network and services. Charter was also recognized in 2014 as the nation's fastest WiFi provider. Its broadband services are also provided under customer-friendly terms. Charter offers its base 60 Mbps service at lower prices than its competitors,and does not impose data caps or engage in usage-based billing. Charter also does not offer plans with separate,additional fees common in the industry,such as modem fees,a federal Universal Service Fund("USF")fee,state USF fee,subscriber line fee,or E911 fee. Charter has invested in interconnection,and has not been involved in any major disputes over traffic management. It maintains a focus on ensuring the broadband user experience is a positive one. 111 Voice ' Charter's suite of advanced services also includes voice service,which Charter provides to 2.4 million residential customers via VoIP technology. Its voice services include unlimited long-distance calling in the United States,Canada,Puerto Rico,the U.S.Virgin Islands,and Guam. Calling features includes voicemail,call waiting, caller ID,call forwarding and more at no additional charge. In addition,the enhanced 911 feature automatically provides the emergency service operator with a caller's phone number and location. For customers with video service,caller ID on TV is available in most areas at no additional charge. Business Charter Business offers scalable,tailored,and cost-effective technology solutions for 386,000 commercial relationships. Charter Business services include data networking,broadband Internet,managed video and music services,wireless backhaul,and"last mile"fiber connectivity to commercial premises. Charter's advertising sales and production services are sold under its Spectrum Reach brand. I i