Press Release

April 9, 2003

SFR And Research In Motion Launch New Version Of BlackBerry Wireless Communications Solution In France

Paris, France - Five months after SFR’s launch of the BlackBerry® wireless solution in France, SFR and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq : RIMM; TSX : RIM) today announced the launch of a new wireless handheld and enhanced features for enterprise customers.

In response to customer needs, SFR and RIM are expanding the BlackBerry offering in terms of hardware, software functionality and service including:

• A new handheld with improved phone ergonomics, the BlackBerry 6720 Wireless Handheld™ [Dual-Band: 900/1800 MHz]. In addition to all the popular functionality of the BlackBerry 5820™, this new handheld also includes an integrated speaker/microphone for phone usage, increased memory [16MB + 2MB SRAM] and a removable/rechargeable lithium battery. The BlackBerry 6720 is expected to be available from SFR from 22 April 2003 at a price of 490 Euros.
• New BlackBerry Enterprise Server software functionality (beginning in Q2) that will enable integrated attachment handling, enhanced wireless synchronization and wireless Global Address List lookup. All of SFR’s existing BlackBerry customers are eligible to receive a free upgrade of their current BlackBerry Enterprise Server software.

BlackBerry is an integrated wireless platform designed to meet the needs of both mobile professionals and IT departments. It is secure and integrates with back-end corporate data systems. BlackBerry is user-friendly and features an ergonomic, 'always on' handheld that allows users to access their corporate email wirelessly without the need to dial-up.

BlackBerry is available in France through a network of 30 distributors, established by SFR to support the installation, deployment and maintenance of the solution. In parallel, SFR and RIM are involved with a community of Java developers to help meet the specific application needs of business customers.

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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 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.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. 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, 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.