OKLAHOMA CITY-Dobson Communications Corp. reported it has purchased equipment and developed a strategic alliance in anticipation of launching wireless Internet services later this year.
A company spokesman said Dobson will use infrastructure software and applications developed by Phone.com Inc.to provide network capabilities for its Wireless Application Protocol products, including a WAP gateway, security, activity tracking and administration tools needed to implement a wireless Internet solution.
In addition, Dobson entered an agreement with GiantBear.com to provide content exchange and an information management portal for its customers, including e-mail messaging and address books.
GiantBear.com also will provide hosting services for one-way and two-way short message service applications.
“A comprehensive wireless Internet offering is one of our top priorities,” said Ed Evans, president and chief operating officer of Dobson. “We view this to be the next logical step in the evolution of our company.”
