Press Release

November 8, 2004

Vodafone Launches BlackBerry In Portugal

Waterloo, Ontario and Lisbon, Portugal - Vodafone and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of BlackBerry® in Portugal.  BlackBerry is a leading wireless platform that enables always-on access to email, data and phone applications in a single device. BlackBerry is available in Portugal immediately with the BlackBerry 7230™ and the BlackBerry 7100v™ is expected to be available in December.

BlackBerry allows mobile professionals to manage their information and communications while on the go. The advanced BlackBerry ‘push’ technology means that messages are automatically delivered to the user without the need to dial-in. BlackBerry devices feature integrated support for email, phone, SMS, browser and organizer applications and feature optimized keyboards ideal for composing and responding quickly to messages. 

The BlackBerry Enterprise Solution™ is available immediately and provides a secure wireless extension to the user's corporate email system and access to other supported business applications. BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ supports Microsoft® Exchange and IBM Lotus® Domino™ email environments (support for Novell GroupWise is expected to be available later this year).

BlackBerry Internet Service™ is expected to be available from Vodafone Portugal in the coming weeks.  BlackBerry Internet Service is designed for smaller firms and individual users and allows customers to integrate their handset with up to 10 business or personal email accounts without the need for a special server or IT support.

About Vodafone Portugal 

Vodafone is the second largest operator in the Portuguese Telecommunications market. Its activity is focused on voice and data mobile services. It operates a nation-wide GSM cellular network and pioneered the UMTS services in Portugal in the beginning of 2004. Vodafone Portugal also provides fixed services, as a complement of its mobile offer and especially dedicated to the corporate segment. Retaining the second largest share of the total market of Telecommunications service revenues, after the historical operator, Vodafone is recognised as one of the best Portuguese companies and as one of the best international cellular operators.  www.vodafone.pt

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.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to the anticipated demand for the BlackBerry platform, and RIM's revenue and earnings expectations for the first and second quarters of fiscal 2005.   The phrases and terms "continuing escalation" and "expected to be" or "expecting" are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances.  Many factors could cause RIM's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks relating to RIM's intellectual property; RIM's ability to enhance current products and develop new products; RIM's reliance on carrier partners, third-party network developers and suppliers; and intense competition.  These risk factors and others relating to RIM's business and industry are discussed in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" and "MD&A" sections of RIM's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and securities regulators in Canada.  These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM's forward-looking statements.  RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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