Official Cellular Sponsor Teletouch - Hawk Electronics Providing Blackberry Smartphones to the 2009 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial PGA Tour Golf Tournament
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teletouch Communications, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: TLLE), a leading U.S. provider of AT&T (NYSE: T) and T-Mobile (NYSE: DT) cellular services, two-way radio, mobile electronics and related products and services, and the Official Cellular Sponsor to the 2009 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial PGA TOUR Golf Tournament, today announced that the Company is providing BlackBerry® smartphones from Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) (TSX: RIM) to key tournament personnel, helping to keep them fully up-to-date during the event for both their voice and data needs.

Peter Ripa, Director of the 2009 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial PGA TOUR Golf Tournament said, "During the Tournament, all of our staff and volunteers are pretty much always in motion. For many of us, it is not enough just to have voice communications - we also need immediate access to our email and the Internet. The BlackBerry smartphones that Hawk Electronics is providing to our staff and volunteers throughout the event will help keep us totally connected; plenty important when we are all constantly on the go."

T. A. "Kip" Hyde, Jr., Teletouch COO, President and CEO of Hawk Electronics stated, "Having sold and supported many thousands of BlackBerry smartphones to our subscribers and customers on both AT&T and T-Mobile networks, we know the BlackBerry wireless solution offers seamless access to time-sensitive information, including email, phone, text messaging (SMS and MMS), Internet and intranet-based applications - perfect for the needs of many at the 2009 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial."

Teletouch and the Colonial recently announced that the Company had renewed its sponsorship of the 2009 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial PGA TOUR Golf Tournament in an exclusive deal for the third year running. This tournament is one of Ft. Worth's largest annual events, with 40,000 to 60,000 daily spectators, staff and media throughout the event week.

About Teletouch Communications

For over 40 years, Teletouch has offered a comprehensive suite of telecommunications products and services under the Teletouch, AT&T® and T-Mobile® brands, including cellular, two-way radio, GPS-telemetry, wireless messaging and public safety/emergency response products and services. Teletouch operates a chain of retail stores under the "Teletouch" brand, including service offerings for T-Mobile and its own two-way radio network. Teletouch's wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Concepts, Inc. (PCI), is a leading provider of AT&T Mobility (voice, data and entertainment) to consumers, businesses and government agencies. For over 35 years, PCI has also offered consumer electronics products and services through its own chain of retail stores under the "Hawk Electronics" brand; as well as through its own network of Hawk-branded sub-agents, direct sales force and on the Internet at various sites including: http://www.hawkelectronics.com and www.hawkexpress.com. In addition, PCI operates a national wholesale distribution business, PCI Wholesale, which serves major carrier agents, smaller retailers and rural cellular carriers, as well as automotive retailers and auto dealers throughout the country; with ongoing product and sales support through http://www.pciwholesale.com and www.pcidropship.com, among other sites. Teletouch sells safety and emergency response vehicle products and services business under the brand "Teletouch EVP" (Emergency Vehicle Products) directly and through www.teletouchevp.com. Teletouch periodically acquires minority equity positions in various cellular-related technology companies, including most recently, Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone mobile applications developer/provider, Mobui Corporation; www.mobui.com. Teletouch's common stock is traded Over-The-Counter under stock symbol: TLLE. Additional information about the Teletouch family of companies can be found at www.teletouch.com.

The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a description of these factors, see the Company's prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing. Teletouch disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or otherwise.

The registered trademarks of AT&T, T-Mobile, and each, any and all brands, products or service names discussed in relation to contractual relationships with Teletouch Communications, Inc., Progressive Concepts, Inc., Hawk Electronics and affiliates, are the property of their respective owners. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

Contacts
Teletouch Communications, Inc.
Investor Relations:
Amy Gossett, 800-232-3888
investors@teletouch.com
or
2009 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
Britt Todd, 817-516-8633, ext. 1 or 817-798-8633
Crowne Plaza Invitational PR
britt@toddcompany.com