Press Release

March 14, 2005

America Online Inc. And Research In Motion To Deliver AOL Instant Messaging Via BlackBerry

RIM to Add Support for Mobile AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM®) and ICQ® Services to BlackBerry® Users to Access AOL® Mail Through IMAP Integration

Dulles, VA and Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and America Online, Inc., the world’s leading interactive services company, today announced that RIM has joined AOL’s Mobile Developer Program (MDP) in order to support the popular mobile AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM®) and ICQ® services on the BlackBerry® wireless platform.   RIM has also worked with AOL to give BlackBerry users easy access to the mobile AOL® Mail service.

With the branded and full color mobile AIM or ICQ instant messaging interface, BlackBerry users will have quick and easy access to their AOL® Buddy List® feature or ICQ® contact list to easily see which of their friends and family members are online and available to chat.   BlackBerry users will be able to send and receive instant messages (IMs) over both the AIM and ICQ networks.  Mobile IMs will be transmitted to and from the BlackBerry handheld, notifying users of new messages quickly and seamlessly.

“With instant messaging enjoying continued growth, we are very pleased to be working with America Online,” said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion.   “AOL’s mobile instant messaging services and RIM’s unique push-based BlackBerry platform will provide a convenient and powerful communications solution.”

In addition to Instant Messaging services, AOL Mail service members will gain the flexibility and convenience of accessing their trusted e-mail service via BlackBerry.

“Our new mobile services for BlackBerry will help users stay connected while on the go,” said Himesh Bhise, Vice President and General Manager, AOL Mobile, America Online, Inc.   “We are extremely pleased to welcome BlackBerry users everywhere to our global community.” 

The AIM and ICQ services for BlackBerry will be available from AOL authorized carriers.  Users should check with their carrier for availability and pricing.  For more information about mobile AOL services, please visit www.aolmobile.com. 

About AOL Mobile

As the world's leading interactive service company, AOL is a leader in the mobile services arena. AOL Mobile is bringing community, convenience and communication to mobile users with an array of services supported by the top wireless carriers and device manufacturers. AOL Mobile makes it possible for members and Internet users alike to access their preferred content and services whenever and wherever they like, including the mobile AOL® Mail and AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM®) services. To learn more, go to www.AOLmobile.com.

About America Online, Inc.

America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services.

About Research In Motion

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 e-mail, 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. 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 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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