EXHIBIT 31 (b)

I, Gary Jones certify that:

     1.    I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Northland Cable
           Properties Seven Limited Partnership;

     2.    Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
           untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
           necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
           under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to
           the period covered by this quarterly report;

     3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
           information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
           material respects the financial condition, results of operations and
           cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in
           this quarterly report;



DATE: 8-17-05

/s/ GARY S. JONES
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    Gary S. Jones
    President
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)