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i~- have increased ever so slightly. Refreshment would not alter the rate paid by Time Warner's customers. It is in the public interest for Time Warner (prior to submitting in Septetmeenflariontfigures1to40 filing for 2004) to amend its ublished f1240 sat~cli~ngoV rnmentslthat choose to regulate cable incorporate the more recent p ~ a n unreasonable BST rates, while also rates are charged with protecting subscribers from p yi g providing system operators with a fair return. A loc of an amended FCC 240 prompted by ator to refresh its inflation adjustments upon submission should make a material defect in the original filing. In the interest of fairness, the Company practice of "refreshing" its FCC1240 filings so they accurately track inflation data. Upper Tier CPST Rate Regulation Expiration A sunset provision within the Telecommunications able o lerator i allowed to change upper e tier regulation on March 31, 1999. Since then, the c p service tier rates at will upon thirty (30) days notice to the franchise authority and subscribers. FCC1235 Cable System Upgrade Costs Time Warner Cable submitted in 2000 an abbreviated FCocf Service rate. This feelisn Addedaone Network Upgrades for BST services to establish a Cost to the BST rate to recover system upgrade outlaye able tiers etg r BST, cable program service capital upgrade costs to be apportioned among th tier (CPST), new product tiers (NPT), etc. Time Warner seeks to charge a monthly fee to reco ee sFa d d to tNhe ST-Se egrcted rate tofcreate 2002; an amount APPROVED last year. The charg the combined rate subscribers pay. Subscribers will be charged a combined rate which includes the "Add-on" and BST rates. FCC 1205 Equipment and Installation Rates The following table chronicles FCC1205 equipment and iesation1OAlthough there0has been a ing in 2002, Time Warner's rates were based on national aggr g laSince 1995, pursuant to the Social Contract, Time Warner collected substantial pre-capitalization upgrade fees amounting to several dollars monthly from CPST subscribers. The FCC has ruled that these funds cannot be applied to off-set that portion of ~e Warnerps able'tocrectoverfo d is BST cast me eonlyVthe cost of the network BST services. Consequently, Tune upgrade associated with the distribution of BST cable services. Action Audits, LLC Cable Rate, ~ Ca oli a 2751315316 Voicet# 9 9.467 5392 Fax # 919.460 86g lion 101 Pocono Lane, Cary, No