Lucent Technologies Announces Three-Year Agreement with Cincinnati Bell

Strategic Insights -

Lucent Technologies has signed a three-year agreement with Cincinnati Bell to provide Intelligent Network (IN) hardware and software. This partnership will enable Cincinnati Bell to offer its customers advanced services such as custom announcements, call screening, voice dialing, and call waiting. The IN platform will be integrated into Cincinnati Bell's existing network, allowing the carrier to expand its service offerings and improve customer experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • The three-year agreement between Lucent Technologies and Cincinnati Bell involves the provision of Intelligent Network (IN) hardware and software.
  • The IN platform will enable Cincinnati Bell to offer advanced services such as custom announcements, call screening, voice dialing, and call waiting.
  • The partnership aims to expand Cincinnati Bell's service offerings and improve customer experience.
  • Lucent's IN platform consists of four key components: Service Creation Environment (SCE), Services Control Point (SCP), Service Node/Intelligent Peripheral (SN/IP), and Service Management System (SMS).
  • Cincinnati Bell is a subsidiary of Cincinnati Bell Inc., a full-service communications company that provides a range of services to customers in the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
  • Lucent Technologies offers a wide range of Intelligent Network solutions, including wireless, wireline, and Internet services.
  • The partnership demonstrates Lucent's commitment to providing flexible and feature-rich platforms to help carriers reach their goals.

Statistics:

  • Three-year agreement between Lucent Technologies and Cincinnati Bell (no specific timeline provided)
  • Lucent's IN platform consists of four key components: SCE, SCP, SN/IP, and SMS
  • Cincinnati Bell's service area covers the Cincinnati metropolitan area and multiple Midwestern cities
  • Lucent Technologies offers a wide range of IN solutions, including wireless, wireline, and Internet services
  • Cincinnati Bell is a subsidiary of Cincinnati Bell Inc., a full-service communications company

Sources:

  • Lucent Technologies press release, "Lucent and Cincinnati Bell Sign Three-Year Agreement for Intelligent Network Platform" (March 24, 1999)
  • Cincinnati Bell, "About Us" webpage (cincinnatibell.com)