Cincinnati Bell INC: insider trades · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Cincinnati Bell INC

CINCINNATI BELL INC (ticker: CBB) is a historic U.S. telecommunications company that was formerly listed on the NYSE in the United States. Although the common stock is no longer publicly traded after the take-private transaction, the company remains an important legacy regional telecom name and continues to file selected reports with the SEC under contractual obligations. For French-speaking investors, the key investment narrative is the company’s long transition from a traditional local phone operator into a fiber-led connectivity platform focused on broadband, voice, and digital services for both consumers and businesses. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/716133/000095017023009198/ck0000716133-20221231.htm?utm_source=openai)) The company was incorporated in Ohio in 1983, but its operating history goes back much further: Cincinnati Bell traces its roots to 1873, when it began as a telegraph company in Cincinnati. Over time, it became part of the U.S. Bell System ecosystem and later reshaped itself in response to deregulation, changing customer behavior, and the need for heavy fiber investment. Its headquarters are in Cincinnati, Ohio, at 221 East Fourth Street. In March 2022, the company announced that it would do business under the brand “altafiber,” reflecting a broader repositioning around fiber infrastructure and next-generation connectivity. ([altafiber.com](https://www.altafiber.com/about-us?utm_source=openai)) Operationally, Cincinnati Bell/altafiber is built around three core areas: high-speed network access, video and voice services, and enterprise solutions, including internet access, managed networks, and IT/communications offerings. The company has placed particular emphasis on its fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) platform, which is the main growth and infrastructure theme in its communications. Its service footprint includes Greater Cincinnati as well as parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Hawai’i, with selective geographic expansion beyond the legacy market. ([altafiber.com](https://www.altafiber.com/about-us/news/cincinnati-bell-announces-new-brand-altafiber-as-it-continues-to-build-fiber-elevate-customer-exp?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, the company’s main strengths are its dense local fiber network and its entrenched position in regional markets. In Greater Cincinnati, it is positioned as a leading fiber broadband provider, serving both residential and business customers. The strategy is not national scale, but rather deep penetration in a limited number of geographies, which can support service quality and customer loyalty. The downside is exposure to intense competition from national cable operators and large telecom groups, which can pressure pricing and customer acquisition. ([altafiber.com](https://www.altafiber.com/about-us/news/cincinnati-bell-announces-new-brand-altafiber-as-it-continues-to-build-fiber-elevate-customer-exp?utm_source=openai)) A major recent milestone was the September 2021 all-cash acquisition by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, which led to the suspension and eventual delisting of Cincinnati Bell shares from the NYSE. The company also disclosed additional portfolio reshaping activity in December 2024. For investors, that means CBB is now primarily a historical/documentary reference rather than an actively listed equity story. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/716133/000095015721000951/ex99-1.htm?utm_source=openai))