TeleCommunication Systems' CEO Re-Elected to the CTIA-The Wireless Association(R) Board of Directors

ANNAPOLIS, MD, Oct 13 (MARKET WIRE) --
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in
highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today
announced that Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the
Board, Maurice B. Tose, has been re-elected to the board of directors of
CTIA-The Wireless Association(R). CTIA is an international nonprofit
membership organization that has represented the wireless communications
industry since 1984. Mr. Tose will serve his second, one-year term as an
"Other Supplier" representative beginning on January 1, 2012.

"TCS' Maurice B. Tose will be a great asset to our board of directors as
we continue to educate policymakers at all levels of government about the
benefits and opportunities wireless technology provides consumers and
businesses, so they are more efficient and productive. As our industry
continues to evolve and innovate, the board of directors, both
individually and as a group, provide important perspectives as we develop
industry policies and positions to ensure we remain the world's wireless
leaders," said Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless
Association.

Mr. Tose co-founded TCS in 1987, and under his leadership, the company
now provides wireless solutions for more than 60 carrier partners around
the globe, including all U.S. Tier-1 carriers. TCS leads the market for
wireless applications and the infrastructure that extracts the XY
coordinates of a wireless device. Popular TCS applications include
premium service turn-by-turn navigation, family and workforce locators,
and hyper-local search. TCS also offers award-winning E9-1-1 and next
generation 9-1-1 call routing for public safety, and advanced telematics
solutions that are used by major auto manufacturers. TCS' government
business provides cyber security, professional services, satellite
communication and space technology and services to a broad range of U.S.
military, government and commercial entities.

"CTIA is an invaluable force for protecting and advocating the interests
of the wireless industry, and I am honored to continue assisting in this
mission by serving a second term on the board," said Mr. Tose.

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 and professional services 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.

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

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