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May 4, 2004

Vodafone Australia and RIM Bring BlackBerry Wireless Solution to Australia

BlackBerry Provides Mobile Professionals with Integrated Access to Email, Data and Phone Applications

Sydney, Australia and Waterloo, Canada - Vodafone and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced plans to offer the BlackBerry® wireless solution to mobile professionals in Australia. Operating on Vodafone's GSM/GPRS network, BlackBerry will provide integrated access to email, data and phone applications, allowing mobile professionals to stay connected to information and communications while on the go.

"BlackBerry strongly fits with our commitment to deliver leading-edge wireless services that provide the freedom and flexibility to communicate and access information while mobile," said Chantal Walker, General Manager, Business Markets, Vodafone Australia. "With our extensive network coverage in Australia and the growing demand for always-on information access, we are confident the BlackBerry wireless solution will be popular among our customers."

"BlackBerry is growing in popularity throughout Australia and the rest of the world because of its unique 'push' technology and application integration," said Patrick Spence, Vice President, Asia Pacific Business Unit, Research In Motion. "We are pleased to expand our relationship to include Vodafone Australia."

BlackBerry is an award-winning wireless platform that provides access to email, phone, SMS, Internet and organizer applications via a sleek and compact handheld. For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ software tightly integrates with Microsoft® Exchange or IBM Lotus® Domino™ and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based, wireless access to email and other corporate data. For individuals, BlackBerry Web Client™ is an Internet-based email interface that allows users to access multiple existing corporate and/or personal email accounts (including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and popular ISP email accounts) from a single BlackBerry handheld.

The BlackBerry 7230 Wireless Handheld™ is designed to provide the best mobile user experience with integrated support for phone, email, SMS, organizer, web and corporate data applications. The BlackBerry 7230™ features high-resolution color screens while maintaining superior battery life, which is critical for mobile use.

Key features of the BlackBerry 7230 include:

• Support for international roaming* (on 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS networks) that enable mobile professionals to use their handheld while travelling without need to change their phone number or email address.
• Wireless integration with existing email accounts including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and/or popular ISP email accounts.
• A push-based wireless architecture that delivers messages automatically.
• Cradle-free wireless email synchronization.
• Integrated email attachment viewing that enables users to read important email attachments from their BlackBerry handheld (including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, WordPerfect and ASCII documents).
• An easy-to-use 'thumb-typing' keyboard and navigation trackwheel for sending and receiving email and SMS messages on the go.
• A high-resolution color screen that supports over 65,000 colors while maintaining superior battery life.
• Backlit screen and keyboard for easy reading and typing during day or night.
• 16 MB flash memory plus 2 MB SRAM, rechargeable/removable lithium battery and Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity for quick battery charging.
• Lightweight and ergonomic handheld design, with an embedded RIM wireless modem and internal high performance antenna.

The BlackBerry 7230 is expected to be available from Vodafone Australia on June 1st, 2004.

About Vodafone

Vodafone Group Plc is a leading mobile communications company - 25 per cent of the world's mobile phone users are connected to Vodafone. Vodafone has equity interests in 26 countries, and partner networks in a further 13 countries - leaving an unmatched network footprint. The company provides quality services to 2.67 million Australian customers, Vodafone has more than 130 million proportionate customers worldwide.

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 BlackBerryÒ 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.

*Check with carrier for GSM/GPRS roaming arrangements.

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