Press Release

February 16, 2000

Research In Motion Signs Agreement With OCI Communications To Supply BlackBerry Wireless Email Solution

OCI To Distribute BlackBerry Internet Edition

Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion Limited (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSE: RIM) today announced it signed an agreement with OCI Communications Inc. (TSE: OCC.B) whereby Optel Communications (a wholly-owned subsidiary of OCI Communications) will distribute BlackBerry™ Internet Edition in Canada. As part of the agreement, OCI placed an initial order for one thousand BlackBerry Handhelds with short-term delivery. The two companies expect to finalize a long-term shipment schedule within the next sixty days.

Optel will focus on the small and medium size business market and offer customers a singlemailbox, mobile solution with both wireless and PC-based access to email. Optel will supply customers with a single email address and single mailbox that can be accessed through their BlackBerry Wireless Handheld and through a PC. This dual approach provides customers with the flexibility to manage their email when and where it's convenient.

"BlackBerry Internet Edition provides an integrated wireless email solution to our business customers" said Robert Latham, President and CEO of OCI and Optel. "The move is part of Optel's overall strategy of providing our customers with a full range of voice, data and Internet services. We are excited about our relationship with RIM and look forward to working together with RIM to market wireless solutions to our customers".

"We are pleased to be working with Optel to provide BlackBerry as a complementary and value-added service for Optel customers," said David Werezak, VP Marketing at Research In Motion. "BlackBerry Internet Edition allows Optel to expand its existing Internet services to include wireless email and offer its customers a completely integrated solution for both office and mobile environments."

Key Features of BlackBerry Internet Edition:

• Powerful RIM Wireless Handheld - with Intel386™ processor, 2 MB Intel Flash memory, embedded wireless modem, optimized keyboard, thumb-operated trackwheel, easy-to-read backlit screen and integrated email/organizer software; wearable size - 3.5" x 2.5" x 0.93"; operates on one AA alkaline battery.
• Single mailbox integration with Internet mailbox - only one mailbox to manage; user-selectable message filters.
• Read, originate, forward and reply to email using handheld.
• Full-featured, connected organizer - includes calendar, address book, task list and alarm; synchronizes with PC using docking cradle and Puma Technology's award-winning Intellisync™ Software (included).
• Always On, Always Connected™ - "push model" of email delivery; no dialing in; no raising antenna or initiating connections; email finds the user; no effort required.
• Nationwide coverage and affordable pricing.
• End-to-end solution.

About OCI Communications Inc.

OCI's operating subsidiary Optel is a rapidly growing Canadian Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) providing bundled voice, data and Internet services to small and medium sized enterprises. OCI's shares trade on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol OCC.B. For additional information visit www.optel.ca.

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 Inter@ctive™Pager product line, the 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. Web site: www.rim.net.

Research In Motion, RIM, the RIM logo, Inter@ctive, Inter@ctive Pager, BlackBerry, the BlackBerry logo and 'Always On, Always Connected' 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.