Tecore Promotes Intelligent Network Access Instead of Jamming to Restrict Cell Phone...

Tecore Promotes Intelligent Network Access Instead of Jamming to Restrict Cell Phone Usage in Prisons

Selective Call Processing Addresses Concerns Raised in Wall Street
Journal Article
COLUMBIA, Md.--(Business Wire)--
Tecore Networks, a leading provider of GSM, CDMA, 3G and
multi-technology mobile networks, recommends the use of selective call
processing as found in its Intelligent Network Access Controller
(IntelliNAC) to combat the growing problem of illegal use of cell
phones in prison systems and other restricted use environments. The
Tecore solution avoids concerns regarding the blockage of legitimate
calls experienced when jamming equipment is used, as discussed in the
article, "South Carolina Prisons Seek to Jam Cellphones," in the
October 22, 2008 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

The article highlighted the surreptitious use of cell phones by
prison inmates to conduct criminal business from behind bars, and
South Carolina's intention to use jamming equipment to block such
calls. It also reported criticism of jamming equipment for
indiscriminately restricting all communications - including calls by
authorized personnel and emergency calls - in the designated area.

Tecore's IntelliNAC, which has been deployed successfully in
correctional institutions, takes a more sophisticated approach to
restricting calls by differentiating user groups and enabling policies
for each. Building on Tecore's patented, multi-technology
architecture, the system addresses devices from all of the major
cellular carriers in the U.S. and most countries around the globe. By
managing communications in the targeted coverage zone on a
subscriber-by-subscriber basis, IntelliNAC also eliminates the need
and added cost for an overlay network to enable communications by
authorized personnel, as required when jamming equipment is used. More
information about Tecore Networks and IntelliNAC, including a white
paper on this subject, is available at
http://www.tecore.com/solutions/intellinac.cfm.

"The illegal use of cell phones in prisons is directly related to
the widespread adoption of wireless technology worldwide. Any solution
to restrict unwanted activity must not affect necessary
communication," said Casey Joseph, Chief Technology Officer, Tecore
Networks. "The IntelliNAC takes a comprehensive and multi-faceted
approach to the problem, blocking unauthorized users without
disrupting essential communications, resulting in major benefits to
the community at large."

About Tecore Networks

Founded in 1991, Tecore Networks is a leading provider of GSM,
CDMA, 3G and multi-protocol mobile networks for emerging operators and
rapid deployments. Built with the same standards-based voice and data
technologies available to global carriers on an IP-based architecture,
we have dramatically enhanced functionality while minimizing space
requirements, installation time and cost of ownership. We also offer
integrated value-added features to enable our customers to increase
ARPU and retention. Our solutions include core as well as radio access
network infrastructure, supported by state-of-the-art professional
services. Tecore is ISO 9001:2000 certified, and is a three-time
winner of the Global Mobile (3GSM) Award. For more information, visit
www.tecore.com.

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