Cellular One Provides Wireless Technology for Ohio Home Makeover; Company Gives Homeowner Lifetime Cellular Service

Cellular One officials said today it provided the use of 14state-of-the-art BlackBerry wireless devices, back up phones,chargers, batteries and two on-site wireless communication specialistsas contractors rebuilt a home for Boardman resident Jeff Novak and histhree young daughters age six, two and six months.

The company also said it will supply Novak, whose wife Jackie diedearly this year on Mother's Day from a blood clot on the lung -- withCellular One service for life.

"We see wireless technology improve people's lives everyday," saidJackie Mallory, senior general manager for Cellular One. "We're proudto support this project and offer the use of these products because weknow what a difference good communication can make."

The BlackBerry devices allow on-site contractors to send andreceive e-mail on a real-time basis, she said.

"We appreciate the support of Cellular One and the use of theseproducts," said Chris Abraham, of TC Quality Homes. "It's a greatfeeling to be working together as a team to accomplish a common goal."

Emmy-award nominated Extreme Makeover: Home Edition isself-contained and features a race against time on a project thatwould ordinarily take at least four months to achieve, involving ateam of designers, contractors and several hundred workers who havejust seven days to totally rebuild an entire house -- every singleroom, plus the exterior and landscaping.

Cellular One is a licensed trade name of Dobson Cellular Systems,a subsidiary of Dobson Communications: (NASDAQ:DCEL). The companyoperates markets in 16 states on a state-of-the-art GSM network and isknown for providing its customers innovative products and services.For more information on the products and services of Cellular Onevisit www.celloneusa.com.