LAS VEGAS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (CTIA Booth:
#5629) -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ:
TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile
communication technology, today announced that its TCS VoLTE9-1-1
service is first into production with Tier-1 wireless carriers,
including two of the largest North American operators. The fully
customizable solution enables 4G/LTE carriers to provide both 9-1-1
call routing and originating coarse/precise location information,
including the 10-digit callback number, to public safety access
points (PSAPs).
Initially, wireless carriers deployed 4G/LTE solely for data
use. Without VoLTE9-1-1 capabilities, carriers must process
emergency calls over 3G networks (circuit-switched fallback), even
in areas where LTE is deployed. However, with TCS' VoLTE9-1-1
service, they can now process 9-1-1 calls in an all-LTE
environment, enabling them to reclaim or reuse 3G spectrum.
TCS VoLTE 9-1-1 News Facts:
- Call routing to the PSAP: The TCS VoLTE9-1-1 service
routes a 4G/LTE-originated 9-1-1 call using coarse location via the
route determination function component.
- PSAP telecommunicators can call back if disconnected:
The TCS VoLTE9-1-1 service remains fully backwards compatible,
supporting necessary functions such as providing PSAPs with full
10-digit subscriber callback numbers.
- Re-bid by a PSAP for precise location after call
routing: The location retrieval function allows a wireless
carrier complete flexibility in choosing its underlying
high-accuracy location technology and supports updated/precise
position requests.
- Emergency voice call continuity for location service:
Location continuity and location delivery to the PSAPs are
supported in usage scenarios where the 9-1-1 call switches from
4G/LTE to 3G/2G networks.
- Expansion beyond voice: As wireless networks advance,
multimedia objects such as text, audio and video can be transferred
to a compatible termination point with LTE IP networks; for
example, an NG ESINet and i3 PSAP. Leveraging an all-IP network
makes it easier and more cost effective to interconnect
services.
- Small cell support: The TCS VoLTE9-1-1 solution supports
small cells, including femtocells, microcells, picocells, etc.,
which are now commonly used in dense urban, indoor areas and
enterprise networks.
- TCS VoLTE 9-1-1 is designed and supported by the company's
experienced location-based services and deployment team, who
are active participants and contributors to LTE standards for
9-1-1.
Since deploying the first U.S. wireless E9-1-1 solution in 1998,
TCS has been leading public safety solutions for wireless E9-1-1,
NG9-1-1 and E1-1-2. TCS supports half of all U.S. wireless E9-1-1
calls, serving more than 140 million wireless and IP-enabled
devices. As the nation's only non-carrier TL 9000-certified company
in support of E9-1-1 services, TCS' highly-reliable E9-1-1
solutions ensure that a subscriber's emergency call routes to the
appropriate PSAP and automatically pinpoints the caller's location
information. TCS is an innovator in public safety technology; the
company holds over 280 patents, 43 of which relate to public
safety, and more than 360 pending worldwide.
Supporting Quote:
- TCS' Safety & Security Group Vice President Thomas Ginter, said: "As carriers
increasingly move toward LTE networks, the ability to handle 9-1-1
emergency communications is critical. By leveraging VoLTE9-1-1,
network operators are helping to ensure subscribers receive the
responsiveness they need in an emergency situation, while expanding
coverage to areas where 3G coverage is lacking. TCS is at the
forefront of driving industry standards as they relate to 9-1-1
technology and the development of next generation network
technologies to improve emergency services for subscribers."
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 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, 2012, and on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2013.
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.
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