EXHIBIT 99.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. PRESS RELEASE

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         CINCINNATI BELL CHAIRMAN DANIEL J. MEYER STEPS DOWN, REMAINS ON
                               BOARD OF DIRECTORS
                       Phillip R. Cox Elected New Chairman

CINCINNATI -- June 4, 2003 -- Cincinnati Bell (NYSE:CBB - News), which recently
undertook a major $2 billion financial restructuring, today announced that its
Chairman, Daniel J. Meyer, will step down from his position as Chairman of the
Board, effective June 15, 2003. Mr. Meyer will continue to serve on the Board of
Directors, and Phillip R. Cox, a board member since 1993, was elected to the
position of Chairman/Lead Director.

Meyer, a director since 1999, became Chairman last September during a pivotal
time in the company's history. Along with Company executives, Meyer undertook a
massive effort to attract new financing for the company, renegotiate the
company's major credit facility, and enhance shareholder value. A sale of the
firm's broadband unit is also pending.

"Now that the company has refocused on its core local operating business and we
have entered into agreements regarding all of the major elements of the
company's restructuring plan, I have decided to step down from the Chairman
position to devote more time to my other business interests," Meyer said. "I am
very proud of what we have accomplished through these turbulent times, and look
forward to building on the foundation we have put in place."

Cox, (55), who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cox Financial
Corporation, praised Meyer for his hard work and dedication on behalf of the
company.

"The board is extremely grateful to Dan for his leadership, integrity, and
vision that has enabled Cincinnati Bell to survive a very difficult period in
its long history, and we appreciate his many contributions to the company, its
employees, and shareholders," Cox said.

Meyer, (67), is the retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Milacron,
Inc., a manufacturer of metalworking and plastics processing machinery and
systems. He also serves as a director of AK Steel Holding Corporation and
Hubbell Incorporated.

About Cincinnati Bell Inc.

Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB - News) is parent to one of the nation's most
respected and best performing local exchange and wireless providers with a
legacy of unparalleled customer service excellence. The company was recently
ranked number one in customer satisfaction, for the second year in a row, by
J.D. Power and Associates for local residential telephone service and




residential long distance among mainstream users. Cincinnati Bell provides a
wide range of telecommunications products and services to residential and
business customers in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Cincinnati Bell is
headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit
www.cincinnatibell.com.

Note: Information included in this news release contains forward-looking
statements that involve potential risks and uncertainties. Broadwing's future
results could differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors that could
cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to,
Broadwing's ability to maintain its market position in communications services,
general economic trends affecting the purchase of telecommunication services,
world and national events that may affect the ability to provide services, and
its ability to develop and launch new products and services. More information on
potential risks and uncertainties is available in the company's recent filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 2001 Form 10-K for
Broadwing Inc. and Broadwing Communications Inc.