TeleCommunication Systems Partners With State of Iowa to Launch Next Generation 9-1-1 Services Network

ANNAPOLIS, MD, Aug 10 (MARKET WIRE) --
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in
highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, and the State
of Iowa today announced that the State of Iowa Homeland Security
Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) has awarded TCS a five-year
contract valued at approximately $8.5 million to supply Next Generation
9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) systems and services.

This emergency services network will comply fully with the National
Emergency Number Association (NENA) i3 standards. These standards enable
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to accept incoming emergency
requests from wireless, Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)-based
and Internet Protocol (IP)-based end-users. The TCS NENA i3-based
solution will enable Iowa HSEMD to use the diverse and redundant IP
networks owned and operated by the State. Initially, TCS will enable
legacy wireless calls and legacy i2 Voice over IP (VoIP) calls to be
delivered via the new Next Generation 9-1-1 solution; additional plans
include support of emergency requests using text, images and video. This
solution is expected to be the first NENA i3 compliant Next Generation
9-1-1 system in the United States to be deployed on a state-wide basis.

"This solution will equalize emergency services across Iowa by allowing
its 119 PSAPs to connect to the statewide Emergency Services IP Network
in order to receive and process requests from both legacy and new
technologies," said Barbara Vos, E9-1-1 Program Manager for Iowa HSEMD.
"TCS' NG9-1-1 solution provides us with maximum flexibility to improve
our emergency service while utilizing our current equipment and network.
TCS' approach allows HSEMD to leverage a solution that fits our specific
needs as opposed to adapting to a generic approach."

"TCS is dedicated to creating NG9-1-1 solutions that improve the
capabilities and quality of emergency communications," said Chris
Nabinger, senior vice president of safety and security for TCS. "We
understand that each 9-1-1 jurisdiction must determine which NG9-1-1
features it needs, when it requires them, which existing E9-1-1 features
it must retain and how long it must retain them. We worked closely with
the State of Iowa to ensure two things: first, that we met all of its
requirements for protecting its residents, and second, that the state's
PSAPs can receive a wide range of information promptly and accurately.
TCS' emergency services deployment makes the State of Iowa a model for
other states to follow."

The TCS NG9-1-1 solution offers public safety providers options to
increase control over the system, bypass costly legacy architecture and
deploy the solution as systems, services or a mix of the two within any
existing IP network. For more information on TCS's NG9-1-1 solutions,
visit http://www.telecomsys.com/NG9-1-1.

About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
(TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a world leader in highly reliable and secure
mobile communication technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation
for market-leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial
location and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront
of new mobile cloud computing services, providing wireless applications
for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social applications
and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world use TCS wireless
apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives. Government agencies
utilize TCS' cybersecurity expertise and professional services.
Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, TCS maintains technical, service
and sales offices around the world.

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
and uncertainties and are based upon TCS' current expectations and
assumptions that if incorrect would cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated. Risks include without limitation those
detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the
reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011.

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.

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

Media Contact:
Welz & Weisel Communications
Evan Weisel
703-218-3555
evan@w2comm.com

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