Teletouch to Distribute New Satellite/Terrestrial Dual-Mode Modems

Teletouch to Distribute New Satellite/Terrestrial Dual-Mode
Modems
Teletouch Has U.S. Master Distribution Rights, Plans to Offer Modems Alongside
Existing Line of Asset-Tracking Systems 


TYLER, Texas, April 7  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Teletouch Communications Inc. 
has obtained master distribution rights from Quake Global Inc. to offer two new
dual-mode satellite/terrestrial modems in the United States.  Teletouch
participated in the development of the QUAKE(R) Q2000-CDMA and Q2000-GSM modems
to introduce a product that would be beneficial in a host of mobile asset
tracking scenarios.  The CDMA-based modem is scheduled to be available from
Teletouch by the end of the second quarter, and the GSM-based modem will hit the
market later this year.

The modems facilitate wireless communication over low earth orbit satellites, as
well as either the CDMA or GSM networks, making them ideal choices for fleet
managers whose tracking systems must be able to access the satellite network
when the cellular network is unavailable, and vice versa. In addition to the
dual-network wireless communications capabilities, the modems feature increased
performance through reduced latencies, near real-time message delivery, the
ability to quickly transfer large amounts of data, satellite backup for seamless
coverage and higher message delivery rates.

"We wanted to ensure that Teletouch customers would have the ability to track
their assets no matter what kind of network was most readily available," said J.
Kernan Crotty, president of Teletouch Communications.  "By integrating the
Q2000-CDMA and Q2000-GSM into our product line, we are able to extend increased
capability and efficiency to our customers throughout the United States.  We
also welcome the opportunity to extend the use of the modems to other value
added resellers who are looking for the most advanced modems available on the
market."

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, [phone], ext. 231, or

 , for Teletouch Communications Inc.



Web site:  http://www.teletouch.com/ 

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