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Verizon Wireless, TCS sign E911 deal

BEDMINISTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless Inc. said Friday it has signed a five-year contract with TeleCommunication System Inc. to provide wireless enhanced 911 Phase I and Phase II network services, using TCS’ Xypoint platform, to 50 percent of Verizon Wireless’ cell sites nationwide.

The agreement consolidates existing contracts TCS had with various carriers that have joined together to form Verizon Wireless and “reinforces the long-standing relationship between the two companies,” said the companies.

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