China Mobile and Research In Motion Deepen Strategic Relationship

Announce Plans to Support TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE Technologies on BlackBerry Smartphones and Launch BlackBerry Smartphones and Services in China for SMBs and Professional Consumers

Beijing, China - China Mobile and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced plans to support TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE technologies on the BlackBerry® smartphone platform. China Mobile and RIM also announced plans to launch BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry smartphones for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and professional consumers.

Since the launch of the BlackBerry solution by China Mobile in 2006, China Mobile and RIM have been focused on successfully introducing the solution to enterprise customers in China. Examples of these enterprise customers include BaoSteel Group, China International Capital Corporation (CICC), CITIC Security, COSCO, Essence Securities and Ping An Insurance. RIM and China Mobile are also continuing to work with software developers to bring more localized content and applications to the BlackBerry platform for Chinese customers.

The latest developments in the strategic relationship between the two companies will see China Mobile and RIM cooperating to drive continued growth in the enterprise business segment and to introduce BlackBerry Internet Service and BlackBerry smartphones to the extensive SMB and professional consumer markets in China. In addition, China Mobile and RIM will collaborate on the development of BlackBerry smartphones that will support TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE technologies.

BlackBerry Internet Service is expected to be available from China Mobile in 2010. BlackBerry Internet Service together with BlackBerry smartphones will support a wide range of applications including access to social networking sites as well as email and instant messaging. BlackBerry Internet Service from China Mobile will also support customized content through services such as Mobile Market, FETION and other Web-based services.

"BlackBerry smartphones are the world’s leading communications tool for business users and are increasingly adopted by consumers for their powerful messaging and multimedia capabilities,” said Wang Jianzhou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, China Mobile. “In addition to growing the established enterprise market, we also plan to offer BlackBerry Internet Service to individuals and SMBs in China. Furthermore, we are expanding our strategic objectives together as RIM plans to support TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE technologies on BlackBerry smartphones."

“We are very pleased to expand our strategic relationship with China Mobile,” said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “With these new business and technology initiatives, we believe that RIM and China Mobile will be in a strengthened position to serve Chinese customers and to jointly address the growing smartphone market opportunity in China.”

Details regarding the availability of BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry Internet Service for SMBs and professional consumers in China will be announced at a later date.

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Digital China to Distribute BlackBerry Smartphones in China

Beijing, China - Digital China Holdings Limited (Digital China) (Stock Code: 00861.HK) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced a distribution agreement for BlackBerry® smartphones in China. This strategic business initiative will help RIM further expand its business in China by leveraging Digital China’s local expertise and nationwide distribution network.

The BlackBerry solution is a world-class mobile communications platform that incorporates innovative and industry leading smartphones, software and services to keep mobile professionals and consumers connected with powerful email, messaging, phone, organizer, Internet and multimedia applications, as well as access to a wide range of other mobile business and consumer applications.

Commenting on the partnership, Guo Wei, Chairman and CEO, Digital China, said, “As the leading IT service provider and distributor in China, Digital China has always believed in advanced and cutting-edge products that deliver value to Chinese customers. Through this collaboration, RIM will leverage Digital China’s proven professional services and nationwide coverage to reach more customers and to increase the visibility of the BlackBerry solution across the country.”

Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO, Research In Motion, said, “We are delighted to reach a distribution agreement with Digital China. Business partnerships are an important aspect of RIM’s strategy and Digital China’s extensive knowledge and market presence will further expand the opportunity for RIM in China.”

About Digital China
Digital China Holdings Limited (“Digital China” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00861.HK) is the largest IT services provider in China. Digital China has regional centres in 19 major cities nationwide with 8,300 employees. The Group provides customers with comprehensive IT products and services, driving technological innovations for work and life and enhancing the digitalization process in China. The Group has maintained its No. 1 position in IT product distribution while it has increasingly focused on expanding into IT services. Digital China remained as one of the top 5 IT services providers across various sectors in China including telecommunication, finance and government by providing self-developed and proprietary products that are customised for specific industry needs.

About Research In Motion
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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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.

Images are available to download in www.flickr.com/vodafone_es

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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SMART Introduces Prepaid, Flat-Rate BlackBerry Data Packages in the Philippines

Manila, the Philippines - With more and more Filipinos discovering the convenience of mobile Internet, leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) has partnered with Research In Motion (RIM) to offer prepaid, flat-rate, unlimited BlackBerry® data packages to customers in the Philippines. The prepaid options enable subscribers to use their BlackBerry smartphones to access their email and engage in other online activities at a fixed and affordable cost.

The new initiative makes SMART the first mobile operator in the Philippines – a predominantly prepaid market – to offer the powerful BlackBerry solution on a prepaid, flat-rate, unlimited basis, providing extremely flexible and affordable choices for consumers.

The SMART offering enables more individuals to take advantage of a BlackBerry smartphone and service, which had been only accessible to corporate clients and postpaid customers.

Individuals subscribing to the prepaid BlackBerry Daily or Weekly packages from SMART will have seamless and unlimited access to all the advanced features offered by BlackBerry smartphones, including push email, social networking sites such as Facebook®, MySpace™ and Flicker®, web browsing, and instant messaging services such as BlackBerry® Messenger, Yahoo! ® Messenger, Windows Live™ Messenger, and Google™ Talk – all for a flat-rate, price of P50 or P300*.

Details of the BlackBerry Daily or Weekly packages are as follow:

• BlackBerry Daily Package: offers 24 hours of unlimited data and full access to the BlackBerry platform for only P50.
• BlackBerry Weekly Package: offers 7 days of unlimited data and full access to the BlackBerry platform for only P300.

SMART customers can subscribe to the prepaid BlackBerry service packages using any BlackBerry smartphone by following the simple instructions below:

BlackBerry Daily Package: Text BB DAY to 2207 to enable the P50 Daily package
BlackBerry Weekly Package: Text BB WEEK to 2207 to enable the P300 Weekly package

Once the package is activated, the subscriber will receive a message indicating that the transaction was successful along with the terms and conditions of the service. Payment for the BlackBerry Daily or Weekly subscription will immediately be deducted from the subscriber’s prepaid load. Subscribers will need to maintain a minimum of P1 in their account balance while subscribed to the service.

“Through this new offer, we’re empowering our subscribers by putting a wide range of mobile Internet services -- from business to entertainment -- in the palm of their hands, at the least cost. This strengthens our ‘Internet for All’ advocacy of bringing the benefits of the Internet to more people. We are glad to be the first operator to launch prepaid BlackBerry service packages in the country,” said Danilo Mojica, head of SMART’s Wireless Consumer Division.

“Prepaid BlackBerry service plans are increasingly popular in other markets around the world and we are delighted to partner with SMART to now launch new prepaid service plans in the Philippines. SMART’s new daily and weekly prepaid plans will allow many more customers in the Philippines to purchase a BlackBerry smartphone,” said Gregory Wade, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Research In Motion.

SMART’s announcement comes with the recent launch of the BlackBerry® CurveTM 8520, the most approachable BlackBerry smartphone. The handset will soon be sold from selected SMART Wireless Centers nationwide and from the SMART online shop https://shop.smart.com.ph

The bucket-priced BlackBerry service packages are initially available to SMART prepaid subscribers, but will soon be offered to postpaid SMART Gold subscribers.

For any inquiry, SMART subscribers may text BB HELP to 2207 or call the SMART hotline *888 from their SMART handset or 888-1111 from any landline.

About Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART)
Smart Communications, Inc. is the Philippines' leading wireless services provider with 39.1 million subscribers on its GSM network as of end-September 2009. SMART has built a reputation for innovation, having introduced world-first wireless data services, including mobile commerce services such as Smart Money, Smart Load and Smart Padala. SMART also offers 3G and HSPA services. Its Smart Link service provides communications to the global maritime industry. Smart Broadband, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, offers a wireless broadband service, Smart BRO. SMART is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippines' leading telecommunications carrier, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company. For more information, visit www.smart.com.ph.

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RIM to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results on December 17, 2009

Waterloo, Canada - Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) will be reporting results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 on December 17, 2009 after the close of the market. A conference call and live webcast will be held beginning at 5 pm ET, which can be accessed by dialing 800-733-7571 or by logging on at www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml. A replay of the conference call will also be available at approximately 7 pm by dialing 416-640-1917 and entering passcode 4189541#. This replay will be available until midnight ET December 31, 2009.

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. 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.

Research In Motion, RIM and BlackBerry are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Research In Motion and RIM are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, products and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Virgin Media Announces the Arrival of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 Smartphone

Unlimited Internet and email on the go available on select pay-monthly tariffs

London, UK - Virgin Media today announces the addition of the BlackBerry® CurveTM 8520 smartphone to its range of pay-monthly handsets. This is the first time BlackBerry® smartphones have been made available to Virgin customers in the UK.

With the BlackBerry Curve 8520, Virgin Customers can now have easy access to email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and popular social networking sites including Facebook® and MySpace. The smartphone also features rich multimedia capabilities and easy access to music, games and other mobile apps for entertainment on the go.

Virgin Media is offering the BlackBerry Curve 8520 on a range of great value pay-monthly tariffs. All the available tariffs feature unlimited1 mobile Internet (including access to social networking sites) and unlimited email access to up to ten supported email accounts including Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail and Virgin Media.

The existing 10 million Virgin Media customers, who already enjoy services such as 50Mb broadband and TV, will receive extra unlimited calls2 to other Virgin Media mobile phones when taking up this offer.

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a premium handset with an easy-to-use full-QWERTY keyboard and touch-sensitive trackpad as well as a two megapixel camera with video recording. The slim, Wi-Fi® enabled smartphone also features dedicated media keys, making it easy to control your music while on the move.

Virgin Media’s executive director of mobile, Graeme Oxby, said: “We are delighted to bring the popular BlackBerry brand to our ever-growing handset portfolio and believe it will be a big hit with our youthful audience. With our range of competitive tariffs, we aim to provide customers with the perfect tool for keeping in touch with their family and friends while on the go.”

“More and more cell phone users are choosing to upgrade to a smartphone and the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 will undoubtedly convince many more people in the UK to make the switch. It is very easy to use and it delivers all the great messaging, social networking and multimedia features that customers have come to love about BlackBerry smartphones,” said Carlo Chiarello, vice president, product management, Research In Motion.

For more information on Virgin Media products and services visit www.virginmedia.com

Media Contacts: *for more information, images and review samples please contact*:
Aviva Waks, 020 7404 3000, aviva@borkowski.co.uk
Emily Young, 020 7404 3000, emily@borkowski.co.uk

Notes
1 Unlimited data is subject to a fair use policy of 1GB a month. Unlimited Blackberry email is subject to a fair use policy of 25MB per day. UK use only. Other restrictions apply.

2 These calls are in addition to inclusive cross network minutes and are subject to a fair use limit of 3000 minutes per month. UK use only. Other restrictions apply.

About the tariffs

Virgin Media/Media customers 24 Months
Monthly Contract Cost £	Mins	Texts	Mail	Mobile Internet	Minutes to other Virgin Mobile phones
20	200	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
25	400	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
30	600	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
35	800	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD

Virgin Media/Media customers 18 Months
Monthly Contract Cost £	Mins	Texts	Mail	Mobile Internet	Minutes to other Virgin Mobile phones
25	200	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
30	400	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
35	600	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
40	800	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD

Virgin Media Standard 24 Months
Monthly Contract Cost £	Mins	Texts	Mail	Mobile Internet
20	200	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
25	400	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
30	600	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
35	800	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD

Virgin Media Standard 18 Months
Monthly Contract Cost £	Mins	Texts	Mail	Mobile Internet
25	200	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
30	400	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
35	600	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD
40	800	UNLTD	UNLTD	UNLTD

Competitor info table*
Network	Entry Price Point	Contract Length	Minutes	Texts	Data
Orange	£25	24 months	200	UNLTD	500MB
Vodafone	£25	24 months	200	UNLTD	UNLTD
Virgin Media	£20	24 months	200	UNLTD	UNLTD

• This is based on competitors’ tariff who are offering the same BlackBerry model as Virgin Media .

Pay Monthly is subject to UK credit check and payment by Direct Debit. Unlimited texts, web access, Blackberry email and Virgin mobile calls subject to fair use policies. UK use only. Standard minutes and texts are for UK calls to UK landlines (01, 02 03 numbers) and mobile networks. Virgin minutes are for UK calls to UK Virgin mobiles. Prices shown include VAT. Prices shown are for e-billing. If a paper bill is required then an additional £1.25 per month is payable.

About Virgin Media
With almost 10 million customers, Virgin Media is the UK's first quad-play provider of broadband, TV, phone and mobile.

The company is one of the largest residential broadband providers in the UK, using a unique fibre optic cable network to deliver next generation ultrafast internet access of up to 50Mb to just over half of all homes. Combined with a high speed ADSL service and mobile broadband products, Virgin Media is able to offer broadband internet access to virtually the entire country.

Virgin Media has the UK’s most advanced TV on demand service and is the only TV platform to carry BBC iPlayer. It is the second largest provider of pay TV, was the first to launch a high definition TV service and offers a high-specification, HD-ready V+ personal video recorder.

The company operates the most popular virtual mobile network in the UK which, when launched, was the world’s first such mobile phone service. It is also one of the largest fixed-line home phone providers in the country.

Virgin Media also owns Virgin Media Television (VMtv) which runs seven entertainment channels, including Virgin1, LIVING, Bravo and Challenge. VMtv is a 50 per cent joint partner with BBC Worldwide in UKTV, which consists of ten channels including Dave, G.O.L.D., Watch and Alibi.

Virgin Media Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market and the London Stock Exchange (VMED).

For more information, go to www.virginmedia.com.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. 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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Telefónica and RIM Launch the BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone for customers in Spain

New 3G Smartphone Delivers High-End Features and Performance In a Compact and Highly Refined Design

Madrid, Spain - Telefónica and RIM today announced the sleek and powerful BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone for customers in Spain. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 is now available from Telefónica for €99 on select monthly tariffs..

The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and highly refined design that will appeal to both men and women and for both professional and personal use.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G HSDPA 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 which is very easy to use.

The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 is now available for professional users with the Movistar enterprise service plan for BlackBerry smartphones, as well as for consumers with the Movistar for BlackBerry smartphones service plan that allows customers to manage up to 10 supported email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts such as Yahoo!, Hotmail/MSN and Gmail).

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 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 as well as simultaneous voice and data so users can talk on the phone while accessing email or the Internet
• 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.

** Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies.

About Telefónica
Telefónica is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies in terms of stock market capitalization. It mainly focuses on the fixed line and mobile telephony areas, with broadband services now key to the future development of both businesses.

The company operates in 25 countries and has a client base of more than 268 million lines worldwide. Telefónica has a strong position in Spain, Europe and Latin America, which is where it is focusing its growth strategy.

Telefónica is a fully private company. It has more than 1.5 million direct shareholders. Its share capital is currently divided into 4,704,996,485 ordinary shares, trading on Spanish continuous markets (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia stock markets) and the London, Tokyo, New York, Lima, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo stock exchanges.

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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