Dobson Communications Plans to Announce Second Quarter Results on July 30


OKLAHOMA CITY, July 20, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Dobson Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DCEL) plans to report its second quarter 2001 results after the close of regular market trading on Monday, July 30, 2001. The Company plans to conduct a conference call to discuss the results the following day, Tuesday, July 31, beginning at 9 a.m. ET. The call will also be broadcast on the Internet. Those interested may access the call by dialing:


         Conference call # (800) 946-0783 
         Pass code  741459 

The call may also be accessed via the Internet through the Investor Relations page of Dobson's Web site at www.dobson.net. A replay of the call will be available later in the day by dialing (888) 203-1112, pass code 741459, or via Dobson's Web site.

As part of its announcement and conference call, the Company expects to discuss its operating outlook for 2001 and other strategic issues.

Dobson Communications is a leading provider of cellular phone services to rural markets in the United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the Company owns or manages wireless operations in 19 states. For additional information on the Company and its operations, please visit its Web site at www.dobson.net.



            

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