# TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.

> TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) developed emergency-call routing, text-to-911, messaging and location software, alongside deployable satellite communications and cybersecurity services for carriers and government agencies. Founded in Annapolis in 1987 by Maurice B. Tosé, it became a wholly owned Comtech subsidiary in February 2016. Its history spans recurring network services, rugged hardware and the difficult economics of carrier-distributed navigation.

- **Founded:** 1987
- **Headquarters:** Annapolis, United States
- **Founders:** Maurice B. Tosé (Founder, chairman, president and CEO until the 2016 acquisition)
- **Products:** Enhanced 9-1-1 and NG9-1-1, SMS9-1-1, SwiftLink / SNAP, SwiftLink DVM-90 Mongoose, Networks In Motion navigation
- **Notable:** Reported 52 of 56 U.S. text-to-911 agency deployments across 16 states in May 2014., Held 388 patents and about 300 patent applications at December 31, 2014., Completed sale to Comtech on February 23, 2016.

## Products & services

- **Enhanced 9-1-1 and NG9-1-1** — Emergency location, routing, IP networks and call-handling systems for carriers and public-safety agencies.
- **SMS9-1-1** — Text Control Center technology connecting wireless SMS to emergency centers with legacy and IP interfaces.
- **SwiftLink / SNAP** — Deployable communications terminals, satellite network integration, airtime and field support.
- **SwiftLink DVM-90 Mongoose** — Automated portable satellite terminal; a 2006 review listed a $95,000 government-user price.
- **Networks In Motion navigation** — Carrier-distributed navigation applications acquired in December 2009.
- **Cybersecurity and professional services** — Government cybersecurity operations, training and IT support.
- **Proteus 2 and Galatea 2 SSDs** — Rugged solid-state storage for military, aerospace and industrial applications.

## Achievements

- Reported 52 of 56 U.S. text-to-911 agency deployments across 16 states in May 2014.
- Held 388 patents and about 300 patent applications at December 31, 2014.
- Completed sale to Comtech on February 23, 2016.

## Latest updates

- **2025-11** — Comtech’s Allerium segment announced a multiyear contract exceeding $130 million with an unnamed Tier 1 U.S. wireless provider. This is a parent-segment development, not standalone TCS funding.
- **2026-06** — Comtech announced availability of Allerium Mira, a cloud-native emergency call-handling platform.
- **2026-10** — On October 14, Comtech said its agreed $157.5 million sale of most Satellite and Space Communications operations to a Gilat affiliate remained subject to approvals and closing conditions. Comtech is focusing on Allerium and retaining cybersecurity training and related services.

## Links

- Website: https://comtech.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/telecommunication-systems
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TeleComSys

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