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U.S. Cellular Selects TCS for Phase II E-911 Deployment
Wireless Service Provider Strengthens E-911 Service Contract
ANNAPOLIS, Md. & CHICAGO--April 21, 2003--TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ:TSYS), a provider of wireless location services, messaging software and E-911 services, today announced that U.S. Cellular (AMEX:USM) has signed a three-year agreement for Phase II E-911 support services and also renewed its existing contract for Phase I E-911 support.
Under the expanded agreement, U.S. Cellular is leveraging the TCS Hosted Position Determining Entity (PDE) Service, which combines precise location determination -- usually within 20 meters in a wide range of environments -- with TCS' Xypoint(R) Location Platform (XLP).
These services enable U.S. Cellular to automatically identify and provide the calling location and wireless phone number for all E-911 calls placed on the company's advanced network using a CDMA-1XRTT handset. The technology platform also ensures the safety and security of U.S. Cellular customers and enables the company to comply with all the Federal Communications Commissions E-911 requirements.
"TCS was the logical choice to support U.S. Cellular's Phase II E-911 deployment," said Michael S. Irizarry, executive vice president of engineering and chief technical officer for U.S. Cellular. "This agreement will provide our customers with access to life-saving services in a quick and efficient manner and position U.S. Cellular as one of the first wireless service providers to deploy the TCS Hosted PDE Service."
"TCS is pleased that an industry leader like U.S. Cellular has expanded our long standing relationship to include TCS' Hosted PDE to meet its Phase II E-911 needs," said Richard A. Young, executive vice president and COO for TCS. "We share U.S. Cellular's commitment to customer safety and security."
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular Corporation, the nation's eighth largest wireless service carrier, provides wireless service to more than 4.1 million customers in 149 markets throughout 25 states.
The Chicago-based company operates on a customer satisfaction strategy, meeting customers' needs by providing a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, superior customer support and a high quality network. U.S. Cellular is listed and traded as USM on the American Stock Exchange. For more information about U.S. Cellular, visit the company's Web site at www.uscellular.com.
ABOUT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS)(NASDAQ:TSYS) is a leading provider of software and solutions to wireless telecommunication carriers worldwide and to government customers requiring high reliability and security. The company's Network Software segment is a global leader in wireless location platforms, text messaging, and alerts.
The Service Bureau segment provides enhanced 9-1-1 connections to public safety call centers for the largest US wireless carriers, as well as hosted wireless text messaging services. The Solutions segment enables rapid deployment of fixed and transportable communications systems using wireless, satellite, and terrestrial networks.
TCS makes connections that matter. Whether connecting people with voice, data or video in a wireless world or connecting our customers and shareholders with long-term value, TCS delivers competitive, reliable and secure products, services and solutions to meet these needs. For more information visit www.telecomsys.com.
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