TeleCommunication Systems Named Sole Awardee on $140 Million Contract to Deliver U.S. Marine Corps Integrated

ANNAPOLIS, MD, Sep 06 (MARKET WIRE) --
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in
highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today
announced that it was named the sole awardee of a delivery order with a
potential value of $139.8 million through July 2012. This new order
provides Wireless Point to Point Link (WPPL) systems, field support
engineers who are pre-positioned to provide support and maintenance,
associated in-theater programs, and ancillary equipment.

TCS has received initial funding of $17.6 million to provide the U.S.
Marine Corps (USMC) hardware and field services support to assist
military personnel in the setup, configuration, alignment, operation,
troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing WPPL-D
systems at various locations. The U.S. Army Project Manager for the
Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (PM WIN-T) Commercial Satellite
Terminal Program (CSTP) is managing these procurements through the Army's
$5 billion World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) contract vehicle.

The TCS WPPL-D system provides secure point-to-point and
point-to-multipoint, line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight transmission of
voice, video, and data communications. WPPL enables the USMC to close the
gap on the "last digital mile," pushing data services to the network edge
using a low-cost alternative to more-expensive beyond-line-of-sight
satellite communications.

"In today's theater of operation, information is often the most powerful
weapon at our warfighters' disposal," stated Michael Bristol, senior vice
president and general manager of government solutions at TCS. "TCS
supports WPPL-D with the most professional resources, proven processes,
and tested equipment to continue backing of the U.S. Marine Corps'
mission."

TCS integrated global support services harness more than 20 years
experience serving Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) customers in CONUS,
OCONUS and war zones. Combining satellite, wireless, and advanced network
engineering services with in-theater facilities and staff, TCS ILS
quickly and cost-effectively supplements the military's support
requirements in the installation and maintenance of communications
networks around the globe.

TCS has established a proven track record for more than two decades as a
provider of trusted communication technology solutions to solve the
government's toughest technical challenges, under conditions that demand
the highest level of reliability, availability and security. To ensure
mission continuity, TCS offers deployable highly-secure communications
solutions and complete end-to-end managed services for converged
(IP-based) voice, video and data solutions to organizations requiring
seamless and secure connectivity between fixed sites and remote
operations.

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' cyber security expertise, professional services, and highly
secure deployable satellite solutions for mission-critical
communications. Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains technical,
service and sales offices around the world. To learn more about emerging
and innovative wireless technologies, 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
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 the
possibility that the contract options will not be exercised, or that the
total value of the order will not be fully funded, and 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
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