WorldCell Announces Partnership with Dobson Cellular Systems
Customers Have International Roaming Solution
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2006--Dobson Cellular Systems (NASDAQ:DCEL - News) today announced its customers will have the ability to maintain mobile communications world wide thanks to a partnership with Maryland-based WorldCell.
Using a toll free telephone number and a customized website, Dobson customers in 16 states will receive discounts on world phone rentals, including satellite phones.
"Many of our customers have expressed an interest in options for international mobile service," said Dobson Spokesman Craig Davis. "Our partnership with WorldCell will give those customers the services they need to communicate when they travel outside the United States."
"We are very pleased to offer our global communications services to Dobson Cellular," said Greg Buckman, vice president of sales and marketing for WorldCell, Inc. "No matter where they travel, Dobson's subscribers increasingly want reliable international mobile phone service, as they are accustomed to domestically. WorldCell handsets are pre-programmed to suit their itinerary, wherever they travel in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and beyond."
For more information on the products and services provided by WorldCell, visit www.worldcell.com/dobson or call 1.800.557.5371
WorldCell is a leading wireless services company providing global voice and data mobile services for government, enterprise and mobile professionals. WorldCell is based in Silver Springs, Maryland with domestic offices in Washington, D.C. and international offices in Germany, Iceland, Bermuda and Brazil.
Dobson Cellular Systems is a subsidiary of Dobson Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DCEL - News). The company is one of the largest providers of telecommunication services to rural America, operating more than 65 markets in 16 states.
Contact:
WorldCell
Greg Buckman, 240-888-0781
or
Dobson Cellular Systems
Craig E. Davis, 405-529-8382