Dobson Communications chooses Nortel Networks for GSM/GPRS network; Upgrade expected to facilitate faster wireless data services, increase voice capacity.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-19 August 2002-NORTEL NETWORKS: Dobson Communications chooses Nortel Networks for GSM/GPRS network; Upgrade expected to facilitate faster wireless data services, increase voice capacity (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:08192002 Dallas -- Dobson Communications, a leading provider of wireless telephone services to rural markets in the United States, has selected Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSX: NT] as its primary core network and radio access provider for the planned upgrade of its digital wireless network to provide faster wireless data services and increased voice capacity.

The next step in its anticipated evolution to third generation (3G) technology, this upgrade will position Dobson to provide subscribers with next generation...