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FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE FOR ADELPHIA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
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<NAME> ADELPHIA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
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