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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
TCS Provides NTELOS With Precise Life-Saving E9-1-1 Services for Its Customers
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--March 10, 2004--TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ:TSYS) a global leader in wireless data technology, today announced that TCS' precise location-determining services are now powering E9-1-1 services provided by NTELOS Wireless. When NTELOS customers with Phase II capable handsets dial 9-1-1 in the markets where NTELOS has deployed the TCS Phase II E9-1-1 solution, emergency operators will quickly be able to accurately and automatically pinpoint the position of the caller - saving valuable seconds in emergency situations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated that wireless carriers provide precise (also known as Phase II) caller location information. NTELOS is deploying the TCS E9-1-1 service that includes a Hosted Position Determination Entity (HPDE), which meets or exceeds the FCC requirements.
NTELOS is the eighth wireless carrier to contract for TCS' hosted service, which provides carriers with an alternative to purchasing their own Position Determining Entity (PDE) and Mobile Positioning Center (MPC) systems to meet the FCC's E9-1-1 mandate. TCS has deployed this lifesaving service for millions of subscribers in 28 wireless carrier networks. TCS has also integrated its E9-1-1 location technology for over 3,900 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) connections throughout the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with every major U.S. Local Exchange Carrier (LEC), and for 135 Automatic Location Information (ALI) databases.
"By relying on proven TCS technology, we can provide our customers emergency services with the precise location information that is most critical in a crisis situation," said Carl Rosberg, President of NTELOS Wireless. "In addition, since TCS provides a hosted solution, we were able to deploy its technology quickly, easily and affordably."
"We are very pleased to continue our successful relationship with NTELOS Wireless," said Maurice B. Tose, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for TCS. "Effective emergency services continue to be a top priority for cell phone subscribers. It is gratifying to extend our Phase I support and now provide NTELOS Wireless with Phase II E9-1-1 service which ensures its customers' safety, while meeting its obligations to its subscribers and the FCC."
ABOUT NTELOS INC.
NTELOS Inc. is an integrated communications provider with headquarters in Waynesboro, Virginia. NTELOS provides products and services to customers in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina, including wireless digital PCS, dial-up Internet access, high-speed DSL (high-speed Internet access), and local and long distance telephone services. Detailed information about NTELOS is available online at www.ntelos.com.
ABOUT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ:TSYS) is a leading provider of mission critical wireless data solutions to carriers, enterprise and government customers. TCS' wireless data offerings include location-based Enhanced 9-1-1 services, and messaging and location service infrastructure for wireless operators, real-time market data and alerts to financial institutions, mobile asset management and mobile office solutions for enterprises, and encrypted satellite communications to government customers. For more information visit 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' 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 without limitation risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's financial results and the ability of the Company to (i) reach profitability as early as anticipated, (ii) continue to rely on its customers and other third parties to provide additional products and services that create a demand its products and services, (iii) conduct its business in foreign countries, (iv) adapt and integrate new technologies into its products, (v) expand its business offerings in the new wireless data industry, (vi) develop software and provide services without any errors or defects, (vii) protect its intellectual property rights, and (viii) implement its sales and marketing strategy.
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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