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TCS Announces New Service to Accelerate Deployment of Wireless E9-1-1
URL(s): http://www.telecomsys.com/
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 3, 2001-- Indiana Selects TCS to Interconnect Multiple Stand-Alone
Location Databases Statewide
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (Nasdaq:TSYS), a leading provider of wireless location
and messaging software and services, today launched a new service that will accelerate the
deployment of Phase I wireless E9-1-1 in rural areas and ensure consistent coverage across
geographic regions.
The service, called Xypoint(R) ALI Link, provides wireless carriers with a single point of access to
multiple stand-alone Automatic Location Identification (ALI) databases. Prior to the availability of
this service, only one carrier per market could access the wireless E9-1-1 network. Now, all
carriers serving stand-alone ALI markets will be able to offer Phase I wireless E9-1-1 service to
their customers.
TCS has already connected to the 27 stand-alone ALI databases in the state of Indiana, so that
wireless carriers in the state can more readily deploy Phase I wireless E9-1-1 service. Now that
these stand-alone ALI databases are interconnected, any service provider wishing to deploy
Phase I wireless E9-1-1 for their carrier customers can purchase the Xypoint(R) ALI Link service,
thus presenting a new revenue opportunity for the company. TCS has also interconnected ALI
databases throughout or in parts of Texas, Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama.
"TCS led the way in helping wireless carriers meet Phase I requirements and will continue to
innovate solutions that break down barriers to achieving the goal of a nationwide network of
Phase I and II wireless E 9-1-1," said Glenn Roach, director of 9-1-1 services at TCS. "We are
very excited that the 9-1-1 authorities in the states of Indiana, Texas, Kentucky, Georgia and
Alabama have demonstrated such leadership in ensuring that wireless E9-1-1 is deployed as
quickly as possible throughout their states."
TCS has already deployed wireless E9-1-1 location service to more than 7.8 million subscribers
nationwide via its Xypoint(R)Location Platform. The company provides location services to 20
wireless carriers, including Verizon Wireless, U. S. Cellular and Cricket Communications.
The Xypoint(R) Location Platform uniquely integrates location, presence and privacy technologies
into one technical solution, thus enabling wireless carriers to migrate easily from providing E9-1-1
service to offering a full compliment of commercial location services. In addition to its technical
platform, the TCS wireless E9-1-1 solution provides carriers with end-to-end support from switch
integration and Geographic Information Services (GIS) database management, state and local
regulatory compliance expertise, to administrative management and deployment.
ABOUT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
TCS is evolving wireless technology. As the key architect of wireless messaging and location
technology, TCS is delivering essential software, services and solutions to carriers that enable
people to better manage their mobile lifestyle. TCS occupies a privileged position within the core
of the wireless carrier network enabling it to develop technology that ensures the security,
reliability and privacy of people's wireless messages.
Today, TCS is a preferred technology provider to carriers worldwide including Vodafone, Verizon
Wireless, Cingular, VoiceStream, Telefonica and Qwest. Through its solutions group, TCS deploys
advanced technologies and products that promote the continued evolution of wireless services.
Visit the web site at www.telecomsys.com .
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. These statements are based upon TCS's current expectations and
assumptions that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that would cause actual
results to differ materially from those anticipated.
The actual results realized by the Company could differ materially from the statements made
herein, depending in particular upon the risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These include the risks and uncertainties
relating to the company's future financial results and ability of the Company to (i) reach
profitability as early as anticipated, (ii) continue to rely on third parties to market and sell the
Company's products and for other relevant support, (iii) adapt and integrate new technologies
into its products, (iv) expand its business offerings in the new wireless data industry, (v)
capitalize on opportunities in the marketplace, (vi) develop software without any errors or
defects, (vii) implement its sales and marketing strategies, and (viii) deploy its software and
services quickly.
Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise the information in this press release, whether as a result of new
information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise.
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