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Telecommunication Systems Signs Three Additional Carriers for Wireless E9-1-1 Location Service
URL(s): www.telecomsys.com
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 4, 2001--TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (Nasdaq:TSYS), a leading provider of
wireless location and messaging software and services, today announced that it has signed new contracts to provide wireless E9-1-1 service to three
wireless carriers: Thumb Cellular, CMS St. Cloud and HickoryTech.
Additionally, TCS announced that it is actively providing wireless E9-1-1 location service to more than 7.8 million cellular subscribers nationwide,
extending the company's position as one of the largest providers of wireless location services in the nation. TCS provides the essential backbone
wireless location technology and service components via its Xypoint(R) Location Platform that enable wireless carriers to meet their Phase I and II
regulatory obligations under the FCC's E9-1-1 order.
"Wireless carriers have continued to accelerate their rate of deployment throughout the course of this year in an effort to complete Phase I as soon
as possible," explained Glenn Roach, director of 9-1-1 services at TCS. "Only after carriers have deployed the Phase I backbone network can they
truly begin to meet the FCC's Phase II mandate."
TCS maintains a leading position in the deployment of wireless E9-1-1 with active subscribers in twenty states. The company provides wireless
location services to 20 wireless carriers, including Verizon Wireless, U.S. Cellular and Cricket Communications.
"We selected TCS because its service offering enabled us to quickly and cost-effectively deploy wireless E9-1-1 location technology," said Paul
Picklo, general manager of Thumb Cellular. "As a regional carrier we decided that investing in our own infrastructure would result in longer
deployment times and increased capital costs."
The TCS 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, TCS provides carriers E9-1-1 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, 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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