Vodafone and RIM Launch the New BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone in Spain

• The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is now available from Vodafone as a part of the “Vodafone Business Edition” range for business customers
• The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers global 3G connectivity and includes an extensive array of high end communications and multimedia features in a compact and highly refined design that will appeal to customers for both professional and personal use

Madrid, Spain – Vodafone and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today launched the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone in Spain. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers global 3G connectivity and includes an extensive array of high end communications and multimedia features in a compact and highly refined design that will appeal to customers for both professional and personal use. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is now available from Vodafone in Spain as a part of the “Vodafone Business Edition” range.

Vodafone Spain offers the BlackBerry® solution with flat-rate tariffs that include unlimited Internet access, instant messaging and email, allowing Vodafone customers to keep control of their costs at all times.

Flat Rates

The Vodafone tariffs available for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 are:

• BlackBerry® Internet Service users – at €15/ month1 which allows the users incoming and outgoing email and attachments from up to 10 supported POP3 or IMAP4 accounts as well as unlimited Internet browsing and access to applications.
• BlackBerry® Enterprise Server users – at €25/ month1 which offers advanced security and IT administration within IBM® Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange and Novell® GroupWise® environments.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 will be available from €19 for new customers2 signing up to either the BlackBerry Internet Service flat-rate tariff or the BlackBerry Enterprise Server flat-rate tariff.

Vodafone Business Edition
Vodafone Business Edition is the new line of high specification handsets for business customers.

BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, a 3.2MP camera and a sharp, dazzling display. Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset as well, with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone's sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone features:

• Sleek design measuring 4.29" x 2.36" x 0.56" (109 mm x 60 mm x 14.1 mm) and weighing only 4.3 oz (122 grams)
• Sharp and dazzling 2.44” light-sensing display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi)
• Highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard – with finely sculpted keys and chrome frets – for fast, accurate typing
• Innovative touch-sensitive trackpad that allows intuitive and responsive navigation
• Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) for faster browsing and extended data coverage
• 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
• BlackBerry® OS 5.0, offering users email management and calendar enhancements* as well as a better browsing experience with faster JavaScript and CSS processing
• Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging
• Media player for videos, pictures and music (music play now extended up to 38 hours), plus support for BlackBerry® Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs, and BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone**
• 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, dedicated volume controls, Lock and Mute keys seamlessly integrated across the top of the handset
• microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available; a 2 GB card is included
• 256 MB of Flash memory
• Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry® smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more.
• Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology and high quality speakerphone
• Bluetooth® (2.1) with support for Secure Simple Pairing, hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals
• Support for BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
• Supports UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1700/900 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM
• Removable, rechargeable 1500 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby time in 3G mode

For more information, visit www.blackberry.com/bold9700.

NOTES TO THE EDITOR
* Some features require BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0
** Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies.
1- With voice plan for businesses. The prices indicated do not include VAT.
2- BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is available from 19€ (VAT not included) for new self-employed or corporate clients who activate a voice line with portability in the 5 Hour Plan, 5 Hour Plan and Free Time, 29 Hour Plan or All in One Plan and sign up for the Professional Plan (self-employed clients) or an SME Plan (corporate clients) in all their lines for 18 months. It will also be necessary to purchase the BlackBerry professional or BlackBerry business mobile mail and navigation supplementary service plan for an 18 month term.

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About Vodafone
Vodafone Spain is part of the Vodafone Group, the leading global mobile company, present in 31 countries and with agreements in other 40 throughout the five continents. Vodafone provides a wide range of mobile telecommunications services, including voice and data communications for being accessed by 323 million proportional customers as of September 30, 2009. The 17,069,000 plus Vodafone Spain customers benefit from the experience and capabilities of this worldwide leading company, which helps its clients –individuals, companies and communities – to be better connected in the mobile world.

About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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