When the Carlyle Group purchased Hawaiian Tel, it was not for the good.   The Carlyle Group
is a well known corporate raider and they specialize in buying companies low on cash but
rich in assets.  They come in and dump what is not profitable and keep the good stuff for 
eventual sale.  Why Cincinnati Bell is interested in Hawaiian Tel Com has not been revealed.
They may be interested in the internet side of the company where Hawaiian TelCom has
sunk a lot of money.  As far as the land line side of the business,  Hawaiian Tel Com is plagued
by outdated equipment and systems which need serious upgrade which would be prohibitively
expensive. It is reported that Cincinnati Bells reputation in providing customer service is
very poor.  If you think Hawaiian Tel Com is bad, wait till Cincinnati Bell takes over.