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May 3, 2000
GoAmerica and Research In Motion to Offer Go.Web Wireless Browser With BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds
Wireless Internet Service and Wireless Email Solution Deliver Powerful Combination
Hackensack, NJ and Waterloo, ON - GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM) and Research In Motion Limited (Nasdaq: RIMM) (TSE: RIM) today announced an agreement to offer Go.Web, the flagship wireless Internet technology from GoAmerica, as a pre-loaded application with the award-winning BlackBerry wireless email solution.
The Go.Web service allows wireless access to customizable Internet content including business and financial news, sports, weather, stock and travel updates, as well as other information important to mobile professionals. BlackBerry is an end-to-end wireless email solution that includes powerful wireless handhelds with integrated email and organizer software, PC docking cradle, innovative desktop and server software, single mailbox integration and nationwide airtime. As part of the agreement, BlackBerry will incorporate the Go.Web browser as a pre-loaded application on the new RIM 950 (pager-size) and RIM 957 (palm-size) wireless handhelds allowing customers to easily subscribe to the Go.Web service.
"By packaging Go.Web with BlackBerry, we are offering customers a single source for wireless Internet and email access and simplifying the buying process," said Joe Korb, executive vice president of GoAmerica. "Providing Go.Web access with the family of BlackBerry handhelds expands our already extensive relationship with one of the leading mobile device manufacturers."
"The Go.Web technology enables wireless Internet access and complements RIM's existing offerings, providing access to Internet content that our customers desire," said David Werezak, vice president of marketing at Research In Motion. "By allowing easy access to the Internet through Go.Web, BlackBerry customers maximize their productivity and connectivity while away from the home or office."
BlackBerry customers will be able to activate the Go.Web service through GoAmerica, and all billing and customer support will be handled by GoAmerica.
Go.Web service pricing for BlackBerry customers will be $9.95 per month for 25 KB of service or $19.95 per month for unlimited service. For more information about Go.Web, contact GoAmerica at 888-462-4600 or visit www.goamerica.net or www.blackberry.net.
The agreement is based on the exchange of cash payment and issuance of warrants by GoAmerica to Research In Motion.
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion Limited is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the mobile communications market. Through development and integration of hardware, software and services, RIM provides solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers in North America and around the world to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products includes the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, BlackBerry™ wireless email solution, wireless personal computer card adapters, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM). Investors may contact investor_relations@rim.net. Customers may contact info@rim.net or info@blackberry.net. Web sites: www.rim.net and www.blackberry.net.
About GoAmerica
GoAmerica, Inc., based in Hackensack, N.J., is a nationwide wireless Internet service provider. GoAmerica enables its individual and business subscribers to access remotely the Internet, email and corporate intranets in real time through a wide variety of mobile computing and wireless network devices. Through its Wireless Internet Connectivity Center, GoAmerica offers its subscribers comprehensive and flexible mobile data solutions for wireless Internet access by providing wireless network services, mobile devices, and subscriber service support. For more information, call 888-462-4600 or visit www.goamerica.net.
Research In Motion, RIM, the RIM logo, the RIM Wireless Handheld family of marks, BlackBerry, , the BlackBerry logo and the "envelope in motion" symbol are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Research In Motion and RIM are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other brands, products and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 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. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks relating to possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, risks related to the year 2000 issue, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements intending to qualify for the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may affect GoAmerica, Inc.'s business, prospects and results of operations. GoAmerica, Inc.'s business is subject to a number of significant risks, including, but not limited to, risks relating to GoAmerica, Inc.'s ability to increase and maintain its subscriber base, uncertainties relating to the future demand for services in the emerging wireless data services market and GoAmerica, Inc.'s ability to successfully grow its infrastructure and manage expanded operations. Such risks and others are more fully set forth in GoAmerica's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"GoAmerica" and "Go.Web" are trademarks of GoAmerica, Inc. All other trademarks or service marks in this news release are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.