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Cincinnati Bell and University of Cincinnati Increase WiFi Access for UC Mobile and
ZoomTown Customers
Here, there and everywhere: UC Mobile and Cincinnati Bell team up for WiFi reciprocity

CINCINNATI - January 31, 2008 - Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB) and the University of Cincinnati (UC) are expanding the WiFi service offerings of their UC Mobile partnership by giving UC Mobile and Cincinnati Bell ZoomTown subscribers free access to nearly 1,000 WiFi hotspots across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

UC Mobile subscribers now have the added benefit of free access at all Cincinnati Bell hotspots in the region while ZoomTown subscribers have unlimited access when visiting the UC campus. Earlier this year, Cincinnati Bell and the university partnered to create an innovative WiFi network. Cincinnati Bell deployed a wireless mesh of Cisco WiFi equipment that integrates with the university's wireless network to provide free WiFi access to students, faculty and guests across an area of five square miles.

"Cincinnati Bell and the University of Cincinnati continue to work together to innovate the landscape of the modern student's wireless needs, which includes easy access to the Internet," said Dennis Hinkel, general manager, business markets, Cincinnati Bell. "With the launch of UC Mobile in 2006, students and faculty were able to expand their connectivity. This latest action addresses the UC Mobile customer's growing need for Internet access not just on campus but all over Greater Cincinnati."

"Collaborating with Cincinnati Bell provides ideal opportunities to further develop the offerings of UC Mobile," said Fred Siff, UC's vice president and chief information officer. "In addition to using the region's best wireless network, UC Mobile customers have access to on-demand class updates, shuttle schedules and more. Expansion of access beyond the campus to all of Cincinnati Bell's WiFi hotspots gives UC Mobile subscribers even more service and offerings."

Currently Cincinnati Bell has more than 350 hotspots including all branches of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County; the Clermont County Public Library system; all area Frisch's and Golden Corral Restaurants; Graeter's Ice Cream shops; and Speedway gas stations. On the UC campus and in the area known as Uptown, there are approximately 600 UC hotspots. To access the Internet from Cincinnati Bell or UC hotspots, customers with a WiFi-enabled notebook computer simply need to launch their Internet browser and log into their UC Mobile or ZoomTown account.

About UC Mobile
Available to UC students, faculty and staff, UC Mobile powered by Cincinnati Bell offers a state-of-the-art wireless network with university-branded handsets and unified communications tools. With a UC Mobile phone, customers can connect directly to campus public safety; locate UC shuttle routes and estimated arrival times; receive text updates of course changes, class cancellations or announcements; and find contact information for current UC students and faculty members. In addition, UC Mobile provides five-digit dialing to campus phone numbers, integrated campus voicemail and unmatched campus coverage. UC Mobile customers also have access to Cincinnati Bell WiFi hotspots on and off campus. For more information, visit www.uc.edu/ucmobile.

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

About the University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati offers students a balance of educational excellence and real-world experience. Each year, this urban, public, research university graduates 5,000 students, adding to more than 200,000 living alumni around the world.

UC is the largest employer in the Cincinnati region, with an economic impact of more than $3 billion.