ANNAPOLIS, MD, Jul 23, 2010 -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced that it has received notification that the Gokivo(R) Navigator iPhone application has won the 2009 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award from Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC). Gokivo Navigator is the first real-time turn-by-turn navigation application to have been made available in the Apple App Store.

Delivering both visual and voice-prompted directions for drivers and pedestrians, Gokivo Navigator provides one-touch access to geo-centric point-of-interest searches that feature ratings and reviews composed by millions of users. This leading navigation solution enables users to:

--  Obtain real-time traffic alerts that provide a heads-up on the next
    move
--  Listen to the iPhone music library while navigating (the music volume
    automatically lowers for turn notifications)
--  View rich 3D moving maps to quickly display the location of an address
    or point of interest
--  Pinpoint current location and map every turn while staying connected,
    and
--  Share geo-coded locations with friends via in-application email

Given Gokivo Navigator's small application size at 2.7MB size versus other 1GB+ navigation applications, there is plenty of room leftover for storing music, video and other applications.

"Gokivo Navigator turns any GPS-enabled mobile phone into a personal navigation device and TMC is pleased to recognize it as a 2009 Product of the Year Award," said Rich Tehrani, TMC's CEO. "Congratulations to the entire team at TCS. I look forward to more innovative solutions from them in the future."

The prestigious Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award recognizes vision, leadership and thoroughness. For this award, TMC considered products and services brought to market between March of 2008 and March of 2009, and selected the winners in June 2010.

"The demand for mobile location-based applications continues to grow dramatically and we pride ourselves on creating competitive solutions while aligning with our customer's needs," said Doug Antone, TCS senior vice president of the navigation and telematics group. "We are honored that TMC recognized Gokivo Navigator. As the developer of the first ever turn-by-turn navigation application that Apple offered in their App Store, we continue to innovate and bring unique solutions to market."

For more information on Gokivo Navigator, please visit http://www.gokivo.com/iphone/features.html

The 2009 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award winners are published on the INTERNET TELEPHONY and Customer Interaction Solutions websites.

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 without limitation those detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

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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SOURCE: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.