NEW ORLEANS, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CTIA Booth: 4423 --
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world
leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology, today announced the availability of TCS VoLTE (Voice
over LTE) 9-1-1, enabling carriers to reliably deliver emergency
voice communication services as they transition to new 4G/LTE
networks.
Network operators are embracing next generation network
technologies to provide improved service for subscribers. As
services evolve and the public embraces LTE, carriers must meet
Federal Communications Commission mandates to ensure that 9-1-1
services reliably support public safety requirements without
interruption. TCS is an active participant and lead contributor in
LTE standards as they relate to 9-1-1 technology. Built upon the
single largest VoIP emergency call processing platform in the
nation, the TCS VoLTE 9-1-1 solution is cost-effective, highly
flexible, customizable and standards-based.
The TCS VoLTE 9-1-1 Solution includes:
- Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) platform built for LTE and
dedicated to 9-1-1 processing: The emergency call routing
platform uses a robust, highly-reliable, standards-based SIP
architecture that natively supports the IMS-based LTE network over
which 9-1-1 calls are delivered.
- Call routing to the Public Safety Answering Point
(PSAP): The TCS 9-1-1 Emergency Call Server (ECS) Route
Determination Function routes a VoLTE 9-1-1 call using
well-established FCC Phase-I data (Cell ID) and further provides
new routing capabilities based on Wi-Fi MAC Address and Femtocell
ID.
- Re-bid by PSAP for precise location after call routing:
The TCS 9-1-1 ECS Location Retrieval
Function (LRF) allows a wireless operator complete flexibility in
choosing its underlying high-accuracy location technology. The
ECS-LRF supports updated/precise position requests using any of the
following:
- Control Plan Location request using Mobile Location Protocol
(MLP) to an E-GMLC (Evolved GMLC)
- User Plane Location request using MLP to a User Plane Location
Server
- PSAP telecommunicators can call back if disconnected:
The TCS solution remains fully backwards compatible supporting
necessary functions such as providing PSAPs with full 10-digit
subscriber callback numbers.
- Emergency voice call continuity for location service:
The TCS 9-1-1 ECS supports location
continuity and location delivery to the PSAPs in the usage
scenarios where the 9-1-1 call switches from 4G/LTE to 3G/2G
networks.
- Multiple provisioning interface tools: These tools make
cell site database provisioning quick and easy and enables wireless
operators to select the option that best meets their deployment
needs, resulting in timely and responsive 9-1-1 data
management.
Supporting Quote:
- Chris Nabinger, senior vice
president, Safety & Security Group, TCS, said: "TCS is
dedicated to the development of 9-1-1 solutions that improve public
safety and emergency response. As carriers transition to delivering
voice over 4G/LTE networks, subscribers expect that access to 9-1-1
services will be reliable and uninterrupted. The TCS VoLTE 9-1-1
solution takes advantage of TCS' years of experience in the public
safety communications marketplace to help ensure subscribers
receive the connectivity and responsiveness they need in an
emergency situation."
Since deploying the first U.S. wireless E9-1-1 solution in 1998,
TCS has been pioneering 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. With the nation's only non-carrier TL 9000-certified
wireless and VoIP E9-1-1 Network Operations Center (NOC), TCS'
highly-reliable E9-1-1 solutions ensure that a subscriber's
emergency call routes to the appropriate PSAP and automatically
delivers the caller's location information.
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 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, 2011 and on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2012.
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.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120503/PH99996LOGO
)
Company
Contact:
|
Media
Contact:
|
Investor Relations:
|
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
|
Nadel
Phelan
|
Liolios
Group, Inc.
|
Meredith
Allen
|
Graham
Sorkin
|
Scott
Liolios
|
410-295-1865
|
831-440-2406
|
949-574-3860
|
MAllen@telecomsys.com
|
graham@nadelphelan.com
|
info@liolios.com
|
SOURCE TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.