Press Release

November 19, 2003

Hutchison Telecom and RIM Introduce World-Capable Color BlackBerry™ 7230 Wireless Handheld™

Hutchison Telecom Orange Users in Hong Kong can now exclusively enjoy the BlackBerry Enterprise Wireless Solution for Corporations and BlackBerry Web Client Service for Individual & SME via New Color BlackBerry 7230™ and Original BlackBerry 5820™

Hong Kong and Waterloo, ON - Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the tri-band BlackBerry® 7230 Wireless Handheld™ with high-resolution color display in Hong Kong. Ideal for frequent business travelers, the BlackBerry 7230™ supports the comprehensive Hutchison Telecom Orange GPRS roaming services in almost 60 countries and destinations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The world-capable BlackBerry 7230™ and the original BlackBerry 5820™ provide unrivalled wireless email access that caters to the different needs of users. Both models are available in Hong Kong today exclusively to Hutchison Telecom Orange users.

The newest model of the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld™ series - the BlackBerry 7230™ - offers users an even more engaging experience with its high resolution display, which supports over 65,000 colors. The BlackBerry 7230 is the ideal integrated voice and email solution for individuals, small businesses and corporate enterprise, supporting both corporate email and Internet Service Provider (ISP) email through the recent introduction of BlackBerry Web Client. With always-on, push-based wireless email (including attachment viewing), a built-in phone and integrated support for organizer, SMS, WAP and J2ME™ applications, the tri-band BlackBerry 7230™ is designed to keep users always connected around the world.

The original BlackBerry 5820™ provides a lower cost choice to customers who want wireless email access. This dualband wireless handheld also supports email, phone, organizer, SMS, WAP and J2ME applications.

Hutchison Telecom offers attractive packages for both BlackBerry Web Client users and corporate users of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server™. For additional information about the BlackBerry wireless email solution from Hutchison Telecom, please call 2807 9800 or visit www.orangehk.com.

BlackBerry Offers from Hutchison Telecom

1. BlackBerry Web Client Services Offers

2. BlackBerry Enterprise Server Offer

About Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited

Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited ("HTHK"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited ("HWL"), is responsible for managing HWL's operations of mobile services, telecom retail services and call centre services in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as mobile communication consultancy services in Mainland China, under the trading name "Hutchison Telecom".

HTHK, being a member of the Hutchison Telecommunications Group, is currently the largest mobile operator in Hong Kong. Since 1983, the Group has always been a pioneer in the development of mobile communications in Hong Kong during its past 20 years of operations, deploying multiple mobile technologies, including 1G AMPS/TACS, 2G GSM/CDMA/PCS, and 2.5G GPRS/IS95B mobile communications in Hong Kong. Hutchison 3G HK will be the first operator in Hong Kong to roll out world-class 3G service under "3" brand, leading its technical and service excellence into the 3G era.

For more information, please visit www.orangehk.com.

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.net or www.blackberry.com.

Research In Motion, RIM and BlackBerry are trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Research In Motion and RIM are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. 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 regarding RIM's revenue and earnings expectations, as well as anticipated demand for RIM's handheld products, are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to RIM. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. RIM has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.