Telecommunications

A full range of industry-leading telecommunications services and equipment are in place in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. Voice, data, wireless and internet communications needs are served by cutting-edge technology. The area boasts the only true national, next-generation network.

Cincinnati Bell

Cincinnati Bell has been a leader in communications since its incorporation more than 130 years ago. The company provides a wide range of communication products and services to businesses and residential customers. CBT serves 2,500 square miles comprising Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana and has developed a reputation for providing excellent service and superior value. Over 125 customer-focused and highly trained account representatives are dedicated specifically to our business customers.

Wide range of products and services including:

• Local phone service
• Long distance
• Wireless
• Data & internet
• Equipment and technology solutions
• Property security

Network switching:

• 99.9997% Network availability
• More than 50 central offices - all connected with diverse fiber paths over redundant self-healing SONET lines which automatically re-route traffic as needed
• 87 Voice switch locations - Lucent 5ESS, ORM and Nortel DMS-10
• 1 Lucent DRM

Wireless business solutions:

• Cincinnati Bell offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative wireless solutions, from e-mail and messaging to industry-specific business applications

CBT's MetroPLEX self-healing fiber rings safeguards customers high capacity voice, video and data transmission.

Advantages include:

• Assurance that voice, video and data communications can continue in the event of a manmade or natural disaster,
• Avoids interruptions to customers' business operations, and
• Satisfies requirements for disaster recovery plans.

MetroPLEX features using SONET include:

• Completely separate loop routes
• Routing to an alternate central office
• 100% digital, fiber-optic transmission
• Full protection of electronics and optics
• Primary power backup, and
• Constant monitoring and surveillance

To contact an account representative call (513) 397-1941 or visit the web site for more information.

Insight Business

Insight Business (IB) is a provider of reliable, highly advanced technology and offers products for businesses at any stage of development. IB’s products include voice, video and Web services to business customers across a three-state region (Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana).

Over the last decade, Insight expanded into business services and has been providing industry-leading, commercial-quality data, phone, and TV to our service areas. They have a proven track record of reliability, serving over 20,000 customers including everyone from schools and universities to enterprise-level corporations and small business entrepreneurs.

 Cable products and services:

• High-Speed Business Internet - Their ultra-reliable business-class internet offers download speeds of up to 20 Mbps, with even higher speeds available though fiber optic connections. With speeds up to 100 times faster than DSL, your business can get the upload and download speeds they want, while also getting the reliability and security they require.

• Business Phone Service - Insight Business phone gives you what you need: great reliability, outstanding calling features, and excellent business-class local customer support, without the high prices and hassles. With unlimited local calling and long distance packages designed to meet your needs and budget, Insight Business phone can keep you connected for less.

• Business Video Service – Insight Business digital TV and music creates an attractive work environment, allowing employees and customers to enjoy the latest in HD programming. Whether it’s bar and restaurant viewing, waiting rooms or private offices, Insight Business provides the best in news, sports and entertainment for your office.

Fiber Optic products and services:

• Dedicated Internet Access - Their fiber optic ethernet backbone provides reliable, scalable high-speed Internet service built specifically to meet your business demands.

• Enterprise Ethernet Solutions - Easily extend your Local Area Network (LAN) across a world-class network powered by fiber optic technology.

• Telephony Services - The newest addition to their services portfolio is Primary Rate Interface (PRI) providing local and long distance services via their fiber optic network.

For more information, call 1-877-972-4100 or visit www.InsightBusiness.com.