Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Paris, France and Waterloo, Canada - Mobicom Corporation, Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® wireless solution in Mongolia. Mobicom customers will now be able to enjoy the benefits of enhanced communications and increased productivity by using a Blackberry® smartphone to access email, browse the web, make phone calls, send and receive text and picture messages, as well as access a wide variety of business and leisure applications on the move.
At launch Mobicom will offer customers the BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone as well as service plans for BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and BlackBerry® Internet Service.
“Customers will be able to use the BlackBerry Bold smartphone in Mongolia as well as in more than 50 countries through our over 113 global roaming relationships,” said Bolor Dorjnamjil, chief executive officer, Mobicom, “We have already seen great interest for the BlackBerry solution among various companies and professionals and we are pleased to be working with Alcatel-Lucent to deliver the BlackBerry solution to our customers. Coordination between our team and the Alcatel-Lucent team has ensured the seamless integration of the BlackBerry solution into our mobile network.”
Based on its distribution agreement with RIM, Alcatel-Lucent is leveraging its strong local presence in the region to provide Mobicom with the end-to-end implementation, integration, launch and support services for delivering the BlackBerry® solution to the Mongolian market.
"This contract further reinforces Alcatel-Lucent’s ability to leverage our global strengths and local presence to deliver enterprise managed communications and value-added services, enabling the operator to quickly meet market demand. As a result, Mobicom customers will enjoy the freedom and flexibility of the BlackBerry solution for staying connected to communications and information whenever they wish,” said Olivia Qiu, president of Alcatel-Lucent’s activities In East Asia.
"We are pleased to work with Alcatel-Lucent and Mobicom to extend the availability of the industry leading BlackBerry solution to Mobicom customers in Mongolia,” said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, RIM. “The BlackBerry solution is a great choice for organizations and individuals that strive to be more productive, flexible, and ultimately more successful in work and life.The BlackBerry Bold is a breakthrough smartphone that offers a truly impressive mobile experience and allows people to make the most of their time in both work and life.”
BlackBerry smartphones available from Mobicom Mongolia
The BlackBerry Bold is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a major step forward for customers that want an exceptional mobile experience for email, entertainment and the Internet on-the-go. From its lustrous black exterior with satin chrome finished frame and stylish leatherette backplate, to its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone stands as a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration.
The smartphone comes with a half-VGA colour LCD display (480x320 resolution at 217 ppi) that is fused to the undersurface of the lens, making images leap out with stunning definition and clarity. Pictures are vibrant and sharp, while videos play smoothly and web pages, documents, presentations and messages are displayed with exceptional quality and contrast.
The BlackBerry Bold smartphone makes short work of downloading email attachments, streaming video or viewing web pages thanks to its next generation processor. It also includes 128 MB Flash memory, 1 GB on-board storage, plus a microSD/SDHC memory card slot that supports up to 16GB memory cards for storing music, photos and videos.
The smartphone comes with a range of exceptional productivity applications, including phone, email, messaging, organiser, browser and multimedia applications. It also works with thousands of other mobile business and lifestyle applications, making it easier than ever to stay connected, productive and entertained while on the go. With this powerful new smartphone, users can even talk on the phone while sending and receiving email or accessing the web. Users can also download Microsoft® Word, Excel or PowerPoint files and edit them directly on the handset using the preloaded DataViz® Documents to Go® software suite.
The advanced media player can display pictures and slideshows quickly, play movies smoothly in full screen mode and manage an entire music collection. Audio can be played over the handset’s dual speakers in rich stereo sound, and when using headphones or external speakers, the media player gives the user an equaliser with 11 pre-set filters – like "Lounge", "Jazz" and "Hip Hop" – that boost or soften audio ranges to create the perfect ambiance. A 2 megapixel camera with video recording capability and built-in flash with digital zoom helps complete the picture.
About MobiCom corporation
The Mongolian-Japanese joint venture, MobiCom Corporation commenced its operation on 18 March 1996 as the first operator company that introduced cellular telephone service in Mongolia. Mobicom has grown from a cellular service provider to an IT solution provider. Nowadays Mobicom offers a wide range of IT products to local market, including mobile, satellite, wireless fixed phone and Internet services.
By now, Mobicom network covers more than 90% of Mongolia and providing cellular services to over 283 areas including cities, towns and other settlements. For more information, visit MobiCom.Corp on: http://www.mobicom.mn.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 16.98 billion in 2008 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research in Motion 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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Monday, March 16, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Phone House and RIM Launch the Sleek, New BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone in Spain
BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be available at The Phone House in March
Madrid and Waterloo, Canada - The Phone House and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone is now available from The Phone House's 400 stores in Spain, which are managed by more than 2,500 professionals. The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone has an expansive feature set that keeps users easily connected with their office, friends and family.
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone features a wide range of advanced communications and multimedia capabilities, and like all BlackBerry® smartphones, it gives users the industry’s leading mobile email and messaging solution together with access to a wide range of other mobile business and consumer applications. In addition to being an exceptional phone with powerful email, messaging, organizer, web browser and multimedia applications, the new BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone features built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g), GPS for location-based applications, Bluetooth® 2.0, a next generation processor (512MHz) and a dazzling hi-resolution display, enabling customers to remain connected, productive and entertained while on the move.
At approximately 110 grams and 109 x 60 x 13.5 millimeters, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone is the thinnest full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone to date. Its sleek and refined design feels comfortable for both one-handed or two-handed use, and the smartphone's large, striking 2.4 inch HVGA+ display (480x360 resolution) projects vivid color and makes text, pictures and video a pleasure to view. Its newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard allows users to type messages quickly and easily edit Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly on the smartphone, using the preloaded DataViz® Documents to Go® software suite.
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone's advanced multimedia features include a 3.2 megapixel camera with variable zoom, auto focus, and a powerful flash that also provides continuous lighting when recording video*. Its full-featured media player supports media streaming and can play all your favorite songs and videos. In addition, it features a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, support for the Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP), dedicated volume controls and a microSD/SDHC expandable memory card slot that supports up to 16GB per card, giving users plenty of storage that is easily interchangeable.
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone is a quad-band smartphone -- GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz -- providing global connectivity, fast data access and powerful web browsing. The smartphone can be used with both BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.
BlackBerry smartphones will be able to be purchased from any of The Phone House retail stores and online through www.phonehouse.es.
* Video recording requires a microSD/SDHC memory card, which may be sold separately.
About The Phone House (Carphone Warehouse Group)
The Phone House is Europe and Spain’s leading independent retailer of mobile phones and services, with over 2,000 stores in 9 countries of the European continent.
The British multinational arrives in 1997 to Spain, where it has experimented a very important develop, with around 400 communication centers, managed by more than 2,500 professionals
The Phone House (CPW, PLC) reaches an anual revenue of 5,650 millione euros, during the period included form April 1st, 2007 and March 31st, 2008, with a 350 million euros of operative benefit.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion 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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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Smart Communications and RIM Introduce the BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX RIM) and Smart Communications, Inc. today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone - the thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry® smartphone yet - in the Philippines. Together, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Smart’s extensive nationwide coverage make it easy to stay connected with family, friends and co-workers, surf the net, take and view pictures, record* and watch video and listen to music while on the go.
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 packs a rich set of communications, connectivity and multimedia features within its stylish, chrome-framed, black casing, and its compact and light-weight design makes it comfortable for both one-handed and two-handed use. It also includes advanced phone, email, messaging, organizer and web browser applications, and supports access to a wide range of other mobile business and lifestyle applications.
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone’s large and brilliant display features the highest resolution available on a BlackBerry smartphone (480x360 resolution). It also comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera that includes auto focus, image stabilization, digital zoom and flash, as well as a powerful media player and a microSD/SDHC expandable memory card slot that supports up to 16GB per card, giving users plenty of storage to carry and capture more of their music, pictures and video wherever they go.
Powered by a 512MHz next generation mobile processor that delivers snappy performance, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone supports quad-band EDGE and includes built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) and Bluetooth® for flexible connectivity. Its built-in GPS supports location-based applications and services for added convenience on the go.
Availability
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone will be available in the Philippines from Smart from mid March 2009. For information on pricing and service plans, please call 848-8889 or send an email to cbg@smart.com.ph
* Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately.
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MetroPCS Launches the BlackBerry Curve 8330 Smartphone with Industry First Rate Plans
MetroPCS $60 Unlimited Enterprise Plan and $50 Unlimited Personal Plan Are the Lowest Offers in U.S. Wireless Market
Dalla, TX - Furthering its commitment to provide the most economical unlimited wireless services available to consumers, MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), the nation's leading provider of unlimited, predictable, affordable, flat-rate, no signed contract wireless communications service, launches their first BlackBerry® CurveTM 8330 smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM). Featuring a full-QWERTY keyboard and advanced multimedia capabilities, the BlackBerry Curve 8330 is an ideal smartphone for customers that want to stay connected to the people and information that matter most.
MetroPCS is also introducing two unlimited rate plans to support the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone. The $50 personal rate plan, for use with the smartphone, will offer flat rate, unlimited talk, text, web browsing, MMS and BlackBerry email access through BlackBerry® Internet Service. For an additional $10 per month enterprise customers can receive the same unlimited plan features on BlackBerry® Enterprise Server. No other U.S. wireless carrier is offering an unlimited, no signed contract, flat rate plan for BlackBerry services at this price. Currently, these rate plans can provide customers over $550 in annual savings for BlackBerry service over certain national carriers. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone will be available for purchase in the following MetroPCS markets beginning the week of March 9th: Greater Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento.
"Today’s consumers are driven by value, performance and convenience and MetroPCS is extremely pleased to offer consumers a product that will allow the ultimate wireless experience," said Roger D. Linquist, president and chief executive officer of MetroPCS. “This new addition to our handset lineup allows our subscribers to enjoy the advanced features and convenience they desire in a smartphone with an unlimited, flat-rate service that beats the competition in price.”
MetroPCS’ plans for non-smartphones range from $30 to $50 per month and allow subscribers to talk all they want, 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week. Unlike most carriers, MetroPCS does not require a signed contract, which means that consumers can activate service without going through a credit check or paying a deposit.
The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone will be available at all Best Buy stores in the previously listed markets beginning the week of March 9th and select MetroPCS authorized dealers and company-owned retail locations by the end of March. Visit MetroPCS’ website at www.metropcs.com for specific locations or to purchase the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone and sign up for service plans.
For more information on the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone, visit www.blackberry.com/blackberrycurve.
About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate with no signed contract. MetroPCS owns or has access to licenses covering a population of approximately 150 million people in the largest metropolitan areas in the United States, including New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Boston, Miami, Tampa, and Sacramento. MetroPCS ranked "Highest In Customer Satisfaction With Wireless Prepaid Service" in the J.D. Power and Associates third annual Prepaid Customer Satisfaction Study in July of 2008. As of December 31, 2008, MetroPCS had approximately 5.4 million subscribers. For more information please visit www.metropcs.com.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research in Motion Limited.
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Vodafone Malta and RIM Introduce the New BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone in Malta
Introducing the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet
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Birkirkara, Malta and Waterloo, ON, Canada - Vodafone Malta Ltd and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today launched the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 in Malta. The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 has an expansive feature set that keeps users easily connected to family, friends and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional phone, email, messaging, organizer, web browser and multimedia applications, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone features global connectivity support, built-in Wi-Fi® and GPS, a next generation 512MHz processor and a stunning hi-resolution display.
Sporting a sleek new style, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone incorporates a full-QWERTY keyboard and an intuitive trackball that allow easy typing and navigation. Its 3.2 megapixel camera, with auto focus, digital zoom, flash and video recording*, takes sharp, print-quality pictures. It also includes a microSD/SDHC expandable memory card slot that supports up to 16GB per card, giving users plenty of storage that's easily interchangeable.
Vodafone Malta Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Inaki Berroeta commented, “Now that the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is available in the Maltese market, professionals have the opportunity to manage their business and personal lives in a fast and flexible manner.”
“The BlackBerry Curve 8900 lets you stay easily connected to the people and information that matter most with a phone that looks and feels great,” said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion.
Vodafone Malta is offering the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone at €470 without a contract, however various discounts are being offered to customers based on the tariff plan selected. For example, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is being offered free as a special launch promotion on the Smart60+ post paid tariff.
Additional BlackBerry Curve 8900 Features:
At approximately 110 grams and 109 x 60 x 13.5 millimetres, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the thinnest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry® smartphone and features a sleek and refined design that feels comfortable for either one-handed or two-handed use Preloaded DataViz® Documents to Go® allows users to edit Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly on the handset The large, striking 2.4 inch HVGA+ display (480x360 resolution) projects vivid color and makes images and text easier to view Enhanced web browsing and multimedia features deliver an exceptional mobile experience Quadband connectivity (GSM/GPRS/EDGE on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) supports global roaming The BlackBerry Curve 8900 also provides flexible connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) and can help people find their way with its GPS capabilities BlackBerry® Internet Service support, which allows access to up to 10 supported personal and corporate email accounts, including most popular ISP email accounts BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support, which tightly integrates with IBM® Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange and Novell® GroupWise® to provide organizations with secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data with advanced security and IT policy controls Instant messaging with BlackBerry® Messenger, Google® Talk, Windows Live Messenger™ and Yahoo! ® Messenger
*Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately
About Vodafone Malta Limited
Vodafone Malta is part of the world’s leading international mobile telecommunications Group offering a wide range of voice and data communications. The company is the market leader in the provision of mobile electronic communications services, offering customers superior quality network, excellent customer service, innovation and the best value available on the market. Vodafone contributes towards the benefit of the Maltese community through its Corporate Responsibility activities. In August 2006, Vodafone Malta was the first mobile network operator to commercially deploy 3G followed by the launch of HSDPA in December 2006. Vodafone was also the first mobile network operator to launch WiMax technologies in June 2007. For more information, visit www.vodafone.com.mt.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion 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.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights, and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. RIM has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.rim.com
Friday, March 6, 2009
MobileTribe Launches New Generation of Social Converged Services for BlackBerry Smartphones
California - MobileTribe announces the launch of a new generation of social converged services for BlackBerry® smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM). The MobileTribe application lets you organize your life by blending your social and personal communities and address books from Facebook®, MySpace®, Orkut®, Plaxo®, Yahoo® and Google® into one easy-to-use application on your BlackBerry smartphone. Leveraging inexpensive international Voice/SMS at savings of up to 98% and the true push capabilities of the BlackBerry® platform, the new application greatly enriches real-time communications between friends virtually anywhere in the world.
With MobileTribe on your BlackBerry smartphone, you can easily get to your address book and communicate with friends using one of the many channels. It is as easy as selecting your friend’s picture to make a call, send a text or write an email.
MobileTribe’s multimedia feature no longer limits you to what you can enjoy and share; you can get digital media streaming to your BlackBerry smartphone from the Internet or your desktop. You can also view your pictures on Flickr®, Picasa® and social networks right on your handset.
MobileTribe's intuitive and easy to use application brings online social networking to your BlackBerry smartphone, allowing you to browse friends, message friends, view and comment on pictures, blog, receive alerts, access Yahoo mail, Gmail and much more on the go.
ISV partners can have access to the MobileTribe services through a rich set of APIs to create new application offerings for BlackBerry smartphones and other mobile devices.
About Mobile Tribe LLC
Mobile Tribe LLC is a member of the BlackBerry® Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Alliance Program and is a leading enabler of converged services across multi-user screens – Mobile, Desktop and TV – enabling you to communicate, socialize, share and enjoy digital media with ease in an anywhere, anytime world. MobileTribe provides a unified user experience across multiple social networks, while simultaneously delivering a new class of social networking capabilities through converged services to multiple devices. For further information, visit www.mobiletribe.net.
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AIS and RIM Introduce the BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone in Thailand
The thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone yet
Bangkok, Thailand - AIS and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX RIM), today introduced the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone in Thailand. The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry® smartphone and it offers an expansive feature-set in a compact and refined design that looks, feels and works great.
The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone sports a chrome frame with a stylish black finish. Packed within its sleek design are a wide range of powerful communications and multimedia capabilities. It also features an easy-to-use full-QWERTY keyboard and a large, brilliant display. Weighing just 110 grams and measuring 109 x 60 x 13.5 mm, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 fits comfortably in the hand for either one-handed or two-handed use. In addition to its advanced phone, email, messaging, organizer, web browser and multimedia applications, it features built-in GPS to support location-based applications and services. It also allows easy access to social networking sites and has built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g), making it easier to stay connected to family, friends and colleagues.
This power-packed smartphone includes a large, brilliant HVGA+ (480x360 resolution) display – the highest resolution available on a BlackBerry smartphone – as well as a 512MHz next generation processor for fast and responsive performance. Its advanced multimedia capabilities include a 3.2-megapixel camera with image stabilization, digital zoom, flash and the ability to record video*, as well as a rich media player, a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and stereo headset. It also comes with a hot-swappable microSD/SDHC memory card slot with support for memory cards of up to 16GB per card, giving customers plenty of storage to carry and capture more of their music, pictures and video wherever they go.
“We believe the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be popular with young trend-setting consumers and savvy business customers alike. Our findings show that BlackBerry smartphones have become the fastest growing tool for IM (instant messaging) and social networking in Thailand,“ said Yip Hon Mun, Vice President & Head of Corporate Business, AIS.
“We are pleased to work with AIS to offer this impressive new BlackBerry smartphone to customers in Thailand. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 offers an exceptional mobile experience for both business and lifestyle needs,” said Gregory Wade, Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific at Research In Motion.
Availability
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone will be available from AIS in Thailand in March 2009 at 25,500 Baht .
For more information, please visit www.blackberry.com.
* Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately.
About AIS Thailand
Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS), a subsidiary of Shin Corporation PCL., is the established leader in Thailand’s wireless communications industry after more than 15 years of services with its market share more than 50%.
To date, AIS service network covers 795 districts (amphur) throughout Thailand, plus international roaming across in six continents. AIS has continuously enhanced and expanded its network in order to respond to the market and technological advances, whilst keeping abreast of consumers’ growing demands and needs. It continues to integrate the latest in advanced technology and deliver more than just voice communication, with GPRS and EDGE technology.
AIS strongly believe that wireless communications bring changes to the way Thai people live their life, regardless of who they are and what they do. With endless communications possibilities, the quality of life is better. Visit our web site at www.ais.co.th
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion 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.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such bforward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights, and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. RIM has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.
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