EXHIBIT 23.12

To the Partners of FrontierVision Partners, L.P.

We  consent to the use of our  report  dated  March 16,  1998,  relating  to the
consolidated balance sheets of FrontierVision Partners, L.P. and subsidiaries as
of December 31, 1997 and 1996,  included herein and to the reference to our firm
under the heading  "Experts" in the  post-effective  amendment No. 1 to the Form
S-4.

/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Denver, Colorado
April 2, 1998