Enhanced TCS Real-Time Traffic Applications Provide Personalized Up-to-the-Minute Traffic Information

ANNAPOLIS, MD, Mar 31 (MARKET WIRE) --
CTIA - Booth # 1341 - TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a
leading
provider of mission-critical wireless communications and content, today
announced several
significantenhancements to its traffic applications for the Mobile Internet.
The enhancements
enable wireless carriers to provide their customers with personalized
traffic information across all available handsets. Drivers can map custom
commute routes, easily pan and zoom the maps, and obtain traffic information
in more metro markets. TCS has launched the TCS Traffic application on the
two largest wireless operators in North America.

The new TCS Traffic application makes it easier for consumers to quickly
access
traffic along personalized routes with "My Commute." The commuting tool
empowers
the driver to create and save multiple, frequently used routes such as to and
from home and work, sporting events or other favorite locations. They are also
shown alternative routes to help them to determine the fastest way to their
destination -- saving time, gas and frustration. Other personalization
features include quick access to last-view metro areas or regions, panning
and zooming to assess traffic speed flow and incident information, and broad
handset coverage through support of both WAP 1.0 and 2.0 for mobile browsers.

In addition to the new personalization features, TCS Traffic now supports
mobile
advertising with Mobile Marketing Association compliant advertising formats.
Through
this support, TCS partners with those carriers implementing mobile advertising
within their content networks. By providing their customers with
advertising-supported traffic information, carriers can offer value-added TCS
Traffic
free of charge. TCS Traffic with advertising support is currently deployed with
a large North American wireless operator.

"TCS continues to build upon our leadership position in mobile real-time
traffic by
delivering the broadest coverage and the most innovative features that are
important
to our carrier customers and ultimately their consumers," stated Drew Morin,
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of TCS. "These new
enhancements
not only empower our wireless operators with the most trusted and reliable
traffic
applications available today, but they can also leverage TCS Traffic as a
platform
to deliver advertising and enhance their revenue stream."

Now available in more than 100 U.S. metro areas, TCS Traffic's high-quality,
accurate, real-time data helps drivers deal with traffic delays. Compiled from
multiple sources including local and state police, Departments of
Transportation,
automated speed sensors, and aircraft, TCS Traffic reports the traffic speed
flow and common delays caused by conditions including accidents; adverse
weather conditions; congestion; road construction and closures; sporting events,
concerts, and festivals; and toll plaza backups.

About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) produces wireless
datacommunications technology solutions that require proven high levels of
reliability. TCS provides wireless and VoIP E9-1-1 network-based services,
secure
deployable communication systems, engineered satellite-based services, and
commercial
location applications, like traffic and navigation, using the precise
location of a wireless device. Customers include leading wireless, cable MSOs,
and
VoIP carriers around the world, and agencies of the U.S. Departments of Defense,
State, and Homeland Security. For more information, visit www.telecomsys.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward-looking statements as defined within 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 subject to risks
anduncertainties and are based upon TCS' current expectations and assumptions
that if
incorrect would cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated. Forward-looking statements within this release include without
limitation the prospect of the continuing demand for traffic data
applications. Other risks include those detailed from time to time in the
Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year
endedDecember 31, 2007.

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.

Media Contacts:
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
Meredith Allen
410-295-1865
MAllen@telecomsys.com

Welz & Weisel Communications
Evan Weisel
703-218-3555
evan@W2comm.com

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