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TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.: TeleCommunication Systems Assists Oklahoma Educational Television Authority With Transition Fr

^{Published on 2009-07-16 12:50:47, Last Modified on 2009-07-16 12:51:02 - Market Wire}
 

ANNAPOLIS, MD--(Marketwire - July 16, 2009) - TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: [ TSYS ]), a leading provider of mission-critical wireless communications, today announced that it was awarded a $1.2 million contract by the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) to convert its analog broadcast network to digital format. TCS will provide satellite communications and broadcasting equipment which will enable OETA to upgrade their network broadcasts to the international digital DVB-S2 standard, including high definition transmission.

In addition to a 6.3 meter satellite antenna and associated electronics equipment, TCS will provide installation, integration and testing services to OETA. The contract also includes optional items that will further enhance OETA's ability to fulfill its mission of providing educational television programming throughout the state of Oklahoma. More importantly, this upgrade will fulfill the U.S. Government's requirement to transition to digital television transmission.

"TCS is delighted to assist OETA in its transition from analog to digital," said Michael Bristol, senior vice president of government solutions for TCS. "This foray into the educational market segment provides us a great opportunity to expand the scope of our VSAT offerings beyond our traditional government base."

The TCS SwiftLink Satellite Access Baseband remote (SABR) systems provide multimedia communications capabilities, which convey encrypted voice, video and imagery data. TCS SwiftLink products are highly transportable and ruggedized, with a graphical user interface that facilitates easy set-up and operation. The modularity and "plug and play" interfaces between all RF and Baseband configurations inherent in the SwiftLink product line result in communication solutions tailored to the end-user's specific needs.

TCS has established a proven track record over the past decade of providing highly specialized solutions to the Department of Defense, Special Operations and Intelligence Communities, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State. The TCS SwiftLink product line meets the critical communications demands of this elite customer set, no matter where or how they deploy.

For more information on the SwiftLink® SABR Suite of deployable satellite communication products, visit: [ www.telecomsys.com/government/swiftlink/SwiftLink_SABR_overview.cfm ]

About OETA

OETA-The Oklahoma Network consistently engages Oklahomans across the state with educational and public television programming, outreach initiatives and online features that collectively encourage lifelong learning. Explore [ www.oeta.tv ] for more information about local productions, digital television, community resources and show schedules.

About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: [ TSYS ]) engineers and delivers highly reliable wireless communications technology. TCS is a leader in wireless text messaging and location-based technology, including E9-1-1 services and commercial applications like navigation that use the precise location of a wireless device, and secure satellite-based communications systems and services. Customers include leading wireless and VoIP carriers around the world, cable MSOs, automotive telematics vendors, and agencies of the U.S. Departments of Defense, State, and Homeland Security. TCS is one of six primary vendors on a $5 billion Army Worldwide Satellite Systems Contract vehicle. 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 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 report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and the quarter ended March 31, 2009.

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.