Press Release

October 17, 2002

Rogers AT&T Wireless First To Launch New, Revolutionary BlackBerry 6710 With Integrated Voice and Data In North America

Rogers AT&T Wireless Customers Can Make and Receive Voice Calls With Integrated Speaker and Microphone Using New BlackBerry 6710; Support For Personal E-mail Accounts Also Added Via BlackBerry Web Client

Toronto, ON and Waterloo, ON - Rogers™ AT&T™ Wireless and Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX; RIM) today announced the commercial availability of a new Java-based BlackBerry Wireless Handheld™ for the industry-leading Rogers AT&T Wireless GSM/GPRS network in Canada. The BlackBerry 6710™; from Rogers AT&T Wireless offers a completely new voice experience for BlackBerry customers. Equipped with new features including an integrated speaker/microphone, world band frequency support and a removable/rechargeable battery, this new BlackBerry handheld provides Rogers AT&T Wireless customers with greater flexibility and convenience for making and receiving wireless phone calls.

The new BlackBerry 6710 gives Rogers AT&T Wireless customers the choice to make and receive wireless phone calls by holding the device to their ear or using the headset. The optional headset allows safe, hands-free wireless calls or simultaneous use of other BlackBerry 6710 applications such as e-mail and personal organizer.

"We are committed to continuing to provide Canadians with the innovative products and services they've come to expect from Canada's leading wireless provider," said Rob Bruce, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers AT&T Wireless. "The BlackBerry 6710 is an extraordinary wireless device, enabling Rogers AT&T Wireless customers with seamless access to the Internet, e-mail, calendar and contacts, as well as the effortless wireless phone functionality."

"RIM and Rogers AT&T Wireless have been working together for more than ten years to provide Canadians with world-leading wireless data solutions," said Don Morrison, Chief Operating Officer at Research In Motion. "We continue that tradition of innovation today with another breakthrough handheld that supports both voice and data services on the Rogers AT&T Wireless GSM/GPRS network."

BlackBerry 6710 features include:

• Integrated speaker/microphone
• World band handheld operating on 900/1900 MHz networks in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific*
• Integrated wireless services: email, phone, Internet and two-way text messaging
• Removable/rechargeable Lithium battery with approximately 4 hours of talk time, 10 days of standby time and 3 to 4 days of voice/data usage time
• 1 MB SRAM, 8MB Flash
• Backlit keyboard and screen
• Plug-in SIM card
• Cradle and travel charger for synchronization and recharging
• Headset with answer/hang-up button

Also new for the BlackBerry 6710 and the BlackBerry 5810 from Rogers AT&T Wireless is BlackBerry Web Client. BlackBerry Web Client is a new web-based application that enables Rogers AT&T Wireless customers to access multiple existing e-mail accounts, including ISP (Internet Service Provider) accounts, from a single BlackBerry handheld. BlackBerry Web Client provides support to Rogers AT&T Wireless customers who do not currently use Microsoft™ Exchange or Lotus™ Domino™, as well as customers who wish to access personal e-mail accounts in addition to their office e-mail.

The BlackBerry 6710 costs $749.00 CDN and is available for purchase across Canada through Rogers AT&T Wireless Corporate Sales channels and select dealer and retail locations, or online at www.rogers.com. Rogers AT&T Wireless offers the widest selection of BlackBerry handhelds in North America, including the BlackBerry 6710 and BlackBerry 5810 operating on the Company's GSM/GPRS network, and the BlackBerry 950 and BlackBerry 957 handhelds, which operate on the Mobitex network.

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion Limited 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.

About Rogers AT&T Wireless

Rogers WirelRogers Wireless Inc. operates under the co-brand Rogers AT&T Wireless and has offices in Canadian cities from coast to coast. Rogers AT&T Wireless is Canada's leading wireless communications service provider, offering a complete range of wireless solutions including Digital PCS, cellular, advanced wireless data services, and one and two-way messaging services to a total of more than 3.4 million customers across the country. Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. (TSE: RCM.B; NYSE: RCN) is approximately 56% owned by Rogers Communications Inc., and approximately one-third owned by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.

*For more information including countries where GSM/GPRS roaming is available, visit www.rogers.com.

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