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

CINCINNATI BELL INC.

Ohio		1-8519		31-1056105
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

221 East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio		45202
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 397-9900

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Form 8-K		Cincinnati Bell Inc.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

     On November 18, 2009, Cincinnati Bell Inc. announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with American Tower Corporation to sell 196 wireless communication towers and related equipment to American Tower for $100 million in cash, subject to certain closing adjustments. The transaction closed on December 23, 2009 at a final purchase price of $99.9 million. Cincinnati Bell will remain a tenant on all 196 towers under a long-term lease agreement.

     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.

Date: December 23, 2009