Press Release

June 26, 2002

Research In Motion and SFR Sign Agreement For the BlackBerry Wireless Email Solution In France

Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSE: RIM) and SFR are working together to bring the BlackBerry™ wireless email solution for enterprise customers to France on SFR's GPRS network. The agreement between SFR and RIM, a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of innovative wireless solutions, marks the latest phase in the arrival of BlackBerry in Europe.

BlackBerry is the first end-to-end, secure wireless email solution for business that properly addresses the needs of both end users and IT departments. BlackBerry enables single mailbox integration with corporate email systems. Its unique 'push' technology means that email messages are forwarded directly to the user's BlackBerry 5820 Wireless Handheld™.

BlackBerry also meets strict security standards for protecting confidential company information.

"In North America, more than 14,000 companies have already chosen BlackBerry. This agreement marks a significant step in the commercialisation of BlackBerry in France. SFR will be a key partner in supporting the development of BlackBerry and helping to penetrate the French market," said Charles Meyer, Director and Vice President, RIM Europe.

"Access to corporate email is the keystone of the development strategy of data services for companies. RIM enables us to answer this need with a packaged, simple and strong solution, thanks to the integrated keyboard, in particular, and the long battery life. We therefore understand why this solution has appealed already to very many customers in other countries such as the United States, the UK, Germany and Italy," said Jean-Pierre Champion, General Manager for enterprise and professional activity at SFR.

About SFR

For more information on SFR, please visit the website at www.sfr.fr / www.groupecegetel.fr.

About RIM

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 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, the Blackberry™ wireless email solution, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in Canada, the United States and Europe. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM). www.rim.net

BlackBerry™: The RIM and BlackBerry families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of and trademark of Research In Motion Limited - used by permission. RIM, Research In Motion, the BlackBerry logo and the "envelope in motion" symbol are registered Community Trade Marks.

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, 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.