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Teletouch Has Vision to Create Telemetry-Focused Subsidiary - Visao(TM) Newly Formed Company to Develop and Distribute Personal Monitoring and Asset Tracking Technology TYLER, Texas, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To strengthen its commitment to the rapidly growing telemetry market, Teletouch Communications (AMEX:TLL) has created a new subsidiary -- Visao(TM) Systems Inc. The newly formed Visao (pronounced "vih-Say-oh" and derived from a variation of the Portuguese word for "vision") will develop and distribute wireless telemetry- based mobile asset tracking and personal monitoring products. "Visao is focused entirely on telemetry. This focus will enable the new company to establish a position of leadership in this emerging market," said Visao President Kernan Crotty. "The phenomenal growth in wireless telemetry services has created a demand for quality and innovation that we are uniquely situated to meet." "The Teletouch and Visao offerings are built on the same foundation of wireless expertise, but we recognize that the telemetry offerings and services vary in terms of resources and market/customer need," said Crotty. "As a separate subsidiary, Visao will have the available resources, separate staff, policies and procedures necessary for it to become a leader in telemetry." Creation of the new subsidiary company also ensures Teletouch's unfaltering commitment to its core business will remain the same. Teletouch will continue to maintain superior levels of development, support and customer service for its paging and two-way radio offerings. The Visao vision is initially to develop and market innovative wireless telemetry products in two specific categories -- trailer tracking and personal monitoring systems. The trailer tracking system utilizes a fully self-contained device, which is attached permanently to the roof of a trailer. It is battery operated and transmits location either on a pre-programmed basis or on the occurrence of a particular event, such as door opening or closing. It also can be activated by motion, reporting when the trailer starts or stops. The personal monitoring system uses similar technology to provide location information of individuals and supply a communication link to alert appropriate personnel automatically in the event of an emergency. The small, lightweight, intrinsically safe personal alert device can be carried or worn on a belt. It offers a sense of security to lone workers as well as employers that need to assure workers that help can be on the way within seconds. Government agencies and dignitaries also can use the personal monitoring system to enhance a security detail by adding an additional layer of monitoring and notification. All Visao tracking and monitoring systems can utilize the GeoFleet(TM) mapping and monitoring software. The systems also can be customized and integrated with other asset tracking and accounting programs. About Teletouch Communications Inc. In the wireless business for 40 years, Teletouch Communications Inc., based in Tyler, Texas, has evolved its service offerings to provide wireless telemetry products and services to business and government customers. Teletouch provides sophisticated wireless services that are used to monitor remote operations, track and manage mobile assets and notify authorities when a lone worker has been injured or incapacitated, among many other applications. More information can be found on Teletouch's Web site: http://www.teletouch.com/ . Contact: Michelle Metzger M/C/C 972-480-8383 x. 231 DATASOURCE: Teletouch Communications Inc. CONTACT: Michelle Metzger of M-C-C, +1-972-480-8383 ext. 231, or , for Teletouch Communications Inc. Web site: http://www.teletouch.com/

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