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May 3, 2004

SFR Launches New BlackBerry Solution in France

BlackBerry already adopted by over one million users around the globe

Paris, France - SFR and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) are launching the BlackBerry Web Client™ platform in France for customers with hosted email systems. Note: approximately 79 percent of businesses with between 10 to 49 employees use an externally hosted e-mail system (source: Datanova - June, 2003).

Based on RIM's agreement with the Vodafone Group, SFR was the first operator in France to introduce BlackBerry® to corporate customers and successfully launched BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ approximately one year ago. SFR now intends to expand the market for BlackBerry with this new offering that is designed for smaller enterprises and professionals (self employed, independent workers) who use externally hosted e-mail accounts (ISP or web-based) and do not require server software.

"Push" Technology:
BlackBerry features 'always on' operation allowing users to stay connected to their email while on the move. In fact, users can integrate up to 10 different professional and personal email accounts with a single BlackBerry handheld. Thanks to RIM's 'push' technology, the user's email messages are automatically delivered to the BlackBerry handheld making it possible to review and respond immediately. It's just as simple as sending or receiving an SMS message and users can also read attachments (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF formats).

With the BlackBerry 7230™ Wireless Handheld, users can effortlessly:

• Manage their email messages while on the move
• Make telephone calls and send SMS messages
• Compose messages quickly thanks to the integrated thumb-typing keyboard
• Access the Internet using the BlackBerry browser
• Manage their calendar, address book and other organizer functions

Ready in five clicks:
The activation and configuration of BlackBerry Web Client is user friendly and can be completed directly from the BlackBerry 7230 with just a few clicks.

BlackBerry 7230:

• Built-in phone with integrated speaker and microphone
• High resolution color screen - 240 x 160 pixels - with support for over 65,000 colors
• Compact and lightweight - 4.4 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (11.3 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm) and 4.8 ounces (136g)
• International use: Tri-band GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 Mhz
• Superior battery life: 10 days stand-by and 4 hours talk time - removable/rechargeable battery
• Full, backlit keyboard optimized for thumb-typing
• USB port
• 16 Mb of flash memory and 2 Mb RAM

About SFR

SFR is the number 2 mobile telephone operator in France with approaching 15 million clients and 35.3 percent market share. Building on its unparalleled background within the enterprise market, SFR established though its SFR Enterprise division a product and service offering delivered through a network of distributors and dedicated client service professionals. SFR Enterprise offers a range of packages, support and mobile data offerings tailored to the needs of enterprises.

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.

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