EXHIBIT 99.1

CINCINNATI BELL INC. - PRESS RELEASE

Investor/Media contact:
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Mike Hemsath
513.397.7788
mike.hemsath@cinbell.com
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                    CINCINNATI BELL CEO KEVIN MOONEY RESIGNS
  FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL RESTRUCTURING, 13-YEAR VETERAN DECIDES TO LEAVE, BOARD
                RETAINS SPENCER STUART LLP TO CONDUCT CEO SEARCH

CINCINNATI - July 22, 2003 -- Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB) today announced
that its Chief Executive Officer, Kevin W. Mooney, has decided to leave the
company, effective July 31, 2003, following the successful completion of a $2
billion restructuring of the telecommunications company.

Mooney, 45, said that since the company was on the right track now to focus on
its Cincinnati-based businesses, he felt this was the best time for the company
to seek new leadership.

"Over the last 13 years, I've worked very hard to build this company and help it
survive. Now it's time for new challenges and new opportunities," Mooney said.
"I'm extremely grateful to the employees of this company who have given so much
during very difficult circumstances."

Since September 2002 when Mooney was named CEO, the company has implemented a
substantial financial and strategic repositioning. The company executed a
five-point restructuring plan designed to improve the company's financial
position, maintain the strength and stability of its Cincinnati-based
businesses, lower the cash burn at its broadband unit while divesting of the
business, reduce the company's debt, and increase shareholder value.




Mooney also served as chief operating officer in 2002 and previously was the
Company's chief financial officer.

"During his tenure as CEO, Kevin made substantial contributions to the success
of Cincinnati Bell, and we are grateful for his support and leadership," said
Phillip R. Cox, Chairman of the Board.

The company has retained Spencer Stuart LLP, a global executive recruiting firm,
to conduct a search for his replacement.

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ABOUT CINCINNATI BELL INC.
Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB) 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. Cincinnati Bell'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,
Cincinnati Bell'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 2002
Form 10-K for Cincinnati Bell Inc.


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