Telecommunication Systems (TSYS) 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Date of Report: October 30, 2008 (Date of earliest event reported)
TeleCommunication Systems Inc (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MD (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	0-30821 (Commission File Number)	52 1526369 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
275 West Street (Address of principal executive offices)		21401 (Zip Code)
410 280-1001 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 30, 2008, TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing certain financial information concerning the third quarter ending September 30, 2008. A copy of this press release is being furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.
Pursuant to General Instruction B.2. to Form 8-K, the information furnished in this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of the section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act unless the registrant specifically incorporates this item in a filing under either of such acts.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements:
            None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
            None
(c) Shell company transactions:
            None
(d) Exhibits

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2. to Form 8-K, the information furnished in the exhibit listed below shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of the section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act unless the registrant specifically incorporates this item in a filing under either of such acts.

            99.1       Press Release of TeleCommunication Systems Inc dated October 30, 2008

SIGNATURE

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: October 30, 2008
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC By:  /s/ Bruce A. White                    
     Bruce A. White
     Secretary

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of TeleCommunication Systems Inc dated October 30, 2008