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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
Date
of
Report: August 2, 2007
CINCINNATI
BELL INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
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1-8519
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31-1056105
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(State
or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS
Employer Identification No.)
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of
incorporation)
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221
East Fourth Street
Cincinnati,
Ohio
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45202
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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(Zip
Code)
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Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (513) 397-9700
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the
appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously
satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Form
8-K
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Cincinnati
Bell Inc.
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Section
2 - Financial Information
Item
2.02
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Results
of Operations and Financial
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On
August
2, 2007, Cincinnati Bell Inc. reported its financial results for the second
quarter 2007. The earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Section
7 - Regulation FD
Item
7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On
August
2, 2007, John F. Cassidy, the Company's president and chief executive officer,
will present second quarter 2007 results. The presentation will be webcast
both
live and on-demand. To listen, go to the Investor Relations section of
www.cincinnatibell.com, click on the Webcasts/Presentations tab and follow
the
instructions for accessing the webcast.
A
copy of
the presentation to be made during the meeting is attached to this Current
Report as Exhibit 99.2.
The
information in Items 2.02 and 7.01 and the exhibits attached to this Current
Report as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are being furnished and shall not be deemed
"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934 or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that Section nor shall they be deemed incorporated
by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities
Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly stated by specific reference in such
filing.
Item
9.01
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Financial
Statements and
Exhibits.
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(c)
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Exhibits
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Exhibit
99.1 Press
release dated August 2, 2007
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Exhibit
99.2 Presentation
made during the Cincinnati Bell second quarter 2007 earnings conference
call on August 2, 2007
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Forward
Looking Statements
Certain
of the statements and
predictions contained in this report constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act. In particular, statements, projections or estimates that include
or reference the words “believes,” “anticipates,” plans,” “intends,” “expects,”
“will,” or any similar expression fall within the safe harbor for
forward-looking statements contained in the Reform Act. Actual
results or outcomes may differ materially from those indicated or suggested
by
any such forward-looking statement for a variety of reasons, including, but
not
limited to: Cincinnati Bell’s ability to maintain its market position
in communications services, including wireless, wireline and Internet services;
general economic trends affecting the purchase or supply of telecommunication
services; world and national events that may affect the ability to provide
services; changes in the regulatory environment; any rulings, orders or decrees
that may be issued by any court or arbitrator; restrictions imposed under
various credit facilities and debt instruments; work stoppages caused by labor
disputes; and Cincinnati Bell’s ability to develop and launch new products and
services. More information on potential risks and uncertainties is
available in recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including Cincinnati Bell’s Form 10-K report, Form 10-Q reports and Form 8-K
reports. The forward-looking statements included in this report
represent Company estimates as of August 2, 2007. Cincinnati Bell
anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its estimates
to
change.
Form
8-K
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Cincinnati
Bell Inc.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
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CINCINNATI
BELL INC.
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By:
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/s/
Christopher J. Wilson
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Christopher
J. Wilson
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Vice
President, General Counsel and Secretary
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Date:
August 2, 2007
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Exhibit
Index
Exhibit
No.
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Exhibit
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99.1
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Press
release dated August 2, 2007
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99.2
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Presentation
made during the Cincinnati Bell second quarter 2007 earnings conference
call on August 2, 2007
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