ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in secure and highly reliable wireless communication technology, today announced that the company's Chairman, CEO and President, Maurice B. Tose, has been reappointed to serve on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) until 2017. The CSRIC is responsible for providing recommendations to the FCC regarding best practices and actions the Commission can take to ensure the security, reliability and interoperability of communication systems.

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    --  This is Mr. Tose's fourth consecutive term serving CSRIC, where he will
        continue to share his secure wireless communications expertise with a
        diverse group of representatives from public safety organizations,
        government agencies, cybersecurity solutions providers, and
        organizations representing communications services, Internet users,
        utility companies and other public interests.
    --  He will assist CSRIC as it fulfills its charter by developing and
        recommending best practices and actions the FCC can take in key areas of
        their mission, including:
        --  Promoting reliable communications services, including 9-1-1,
            Enhanced 9-1-1 and Next Generation 9-1-1 service;
        --  Improving the security of networks and mobile devices;
        --  Making communications networks, including broadband networks and
            Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems, more secure and
            resilient;
        --  Enhancing the ability of the public to receive timely and accurate
            emergency alerts and warnings; and
        --  Ensuring resiliency for national security and emergency preparedness
            communications.
    --  TCS is a world leader in secure and highly reliable wireless
        communication technology for public safety, military, enterprise and
        carrier customers. TCS has played an important role in producing
        wireless data communication solutions to some of the most challenging
        technical problems in the wireless industry.
        --  Wireless/VoIP Enhanced 9-1-1, text-to-911 and next generation
            internet protocol 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems;
        --  Cybersecurity training and management, and network computing;
        --  Messaging and location service infrastructure for wireless carriers;
        --  Commercial location applications using the precise location of a
            wireless device, such as navigation, connected health and connected
            car; and
        --  Secure deployable communication systems and engineered
            satellite-based services.

TCS Chairman, CEO and President Maurice B. Tose said: "The FCC is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that our nation's communications networks are secure, reliable and resilient. I am honored to continue my service with CSRIC by providing direct support and technical content to their dedicated working groups on cybersecurity, location-based services, public safety technology and IP networking."

About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS), headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, is a world leader in secure and highly reliable wireless communications. Our patented solutions, global presence, operational support and engineering talent enable 9-1-1, commercial location-based services and deployable wireless infrastructure; cybersecurity; defense and aerospace components; and applications for mobile location-based services and messaging. Our principal customers are wireless network operators, defense and public safety government agencies, and Fortune 150 enterprises requiring high reliability and security. Learn more at www.telecomsys.com.


    TCS Contact:                    Investor Relations:

    TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. Liolios Group, Inc.

    Meredith Allen                  Scott Liolios

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    Mallen@telecomsys.com           info@liolios.com

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