[March 12, 2013]

Fitch Releases New U.S. Telecom & Cable Dashboard

Fitch Ratings today published its new U.S. Telecom & Cable Dashboard. This publication explores key trends from the recently completed earnings season along with notable industry items and regulatory developments.

A key theme outlined in this Dashboard is that the general improvement in sector revenue growth has been at the cost of EBITDA margins, which have been falling. The sector has experienced a modestly negative rating trend with recent negative actions driven by some companies' inability to reduce leverage or, in some cases, improve competitive positioning.

The 'U.S. Telecom and Cable Dashboard' is available on Fitch's web site at 'www.fitchratings.com' or by clicking on the link below.

Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

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