Subscribers Will Now Have E911 While Roaming

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 11  -- 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT) , the Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, and TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) (NASDAQ:TSYS) , a leading provider of mission critical wireless communications, have signed an agreement to partner to provide all of 8x8's Packet8 subscribers with new, roaming E911 services, regardless of the site location from which the voice and video services are utilized.

Prompted by a recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling regarding the mandatory availability of nomadic E911 on all Internet telephony services which interconnect with the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN), the agreement with TCS moves 8x8, Inc. one step further towards migrating its existing fixed-line E911 services to achieve compliance with the FCC directive by the November 29, 2005 deadline.

"Offering Packet8 subscribers an effective and reliable E911 solution has always been a priority for 8x8, as evidenced by our pioneering role in being the first VoIP service provider to offer true, replacement enhanced 911 services to our subscribers beginning in June 2004, more than a year ahead of the FCC's actions," said 8x8 Chairman and CEO Bryan Martin. "We selected TCS because of its years of demonstrated expertise in wireless E911. This selection will provide Packet 8 subscribers with access to the most advanced E911 technologies available. Our subscribers can expect to receive the same response to a 911 call placed on their Packet8 service as calls made from a PSTN line, no matter where their emergency calls are placed in the U.S."

TCS' VoIP E911 solution provides real-time address validation for all Packet8 subscribers-whether they are "static" (placing all calls from one location) or "nomadic" (moving from one location to other locations) users, or, ultimately, when subscribers are constantly mobile. TCS' technology provides advanced address verification tools, routing key access infrastructure and boundary information for each Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) in the United States to determine the correct PSAP and the level of emergency service available to Packet8 subscribers.

"TCS is working with 8x8, the major backbone providers, and the public safety community to provide the most comprehensive and accessible E911 VoIP call routing and delivery service in the U.S.," said Drew Morin, Chief Technology Officer for TCS. "We believe the dedication and foresight of companies such as 8x8 to implement proven solutions will lead to success in addressing the critical needs of the VoIP market for public safety. TCS' wireless model has been active in the marketplace for over 8 years now. We continue to build on that proven model in the VoIP space."

An integral component of the E911 provisioning process is the affirmation by the VoIP subscriber of the address where the subscriber is currently located. Packet8 encourages its subscribers to routinely update their location information as they change locations and enter frequently used addresses in Packet8's database to accommodate geographic location changes that may result from regular business and/or vacation travel. Subscribers can log onto their account page at www.packet8.net to verify their current service address information.

8x8 plans to upgrade the software in all Packet8 customer premise equipment (CPE) in October in order to enable these new E911 capabilities, as well as to expand upon the feature set available to all Packet8 customers.

About 8x8, Inc.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (www.packet8.net) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 offers the $99 Packet8 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone, with worldwide video calling for $19.95 per month. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP solution for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX service comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com.

8x8, Inc. Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, statements relating to 8x8's ability to comply with the FCC's E911 requirements, the capabilities of the Packet8 E911 service and 8x8's plans to upgrade customer equipment to offer E911 service that is in compliance with the FCC's requirements. Investors are cautioned that these statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could be materially different from those discussed in this news release. These include the risk that 8x8 is not able to achieve compliance with the FCC's 911 compliance requirements and is required to disconnect subscribers to whom it cannot offer FCC-compliant E911 service or that it cannot successfully upgrade subscribers' equipment. Further information on factors that could affect the actual results of 8x8, Inc. are included in 8x8, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 8x8 does not assume any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release that become untrue because of subsequent events.

About Telecommunication Systems, Inc.

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) is a leading provider of mission critical wireless communications solutions to carriers, enterprise and government customers. TCS' wireless data offerings include location-based Enhanced 9-1-1 services, messaging and location service infrastructure for wireless operators, real-time market data and alerts to financial institutions, mobile asset management and mobile office solutions for enterprises, and encrypted satellite communications to government customers. For more information visit www.telecomsys.com