Press Release

February 1, 2008

KPN and RIM Introduce the New BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Smartphone in the Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands and Waterloo, Canada - KPN and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8110 smartphone to the Dutch market. This ultra sleek, multimedia-rich smartphone includes built-in GPS that works in conjunction with KPN OpWeg (KPN Navigator) to provide a powerful and user friendly navigation system.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8110, available in an attractive blue finish, is one of the world’s smallest and lightest smartphones and yet packs all of the power and functionality that people have come to expect from a BlackBerry smartphone. It is the perfect solution for businesses and individuals looking for a multifunctional and stylish phone for calls, emails, Internet access, entertainment features and more.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone offers an ‘always with you’ GPS system for in-car and pedestrian use that enables users to find to their destination simply and easily. When combined with the KPN OpWeg, it gives users up-to-the-minute traffic information and a comprehensive business directory displaying the user's route on the map, as well as contact and location details, while providing step-by-step directions to help customers reach their destination.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone is a technological wonder that delivers powerful performance with exceptional ease-of-use and is designed to help mobile users get the most out of their work and personal lives. In addition to unrivalled communications and business features, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 includes a variety of convenient multimedia features.

Users benefit from a 2 megapixel camera with built-in zoom and flash and the ability to listen to their favourite songs and watch video clips using the integrated media player. In addition to supporting email (including attachment viewing), text and instant messaging, organiser, web and other mobile applications, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone also includes a comprehensive software suite for managing multimedia and an externally accessible expandable memory card slot for additional storage, all packed neatly into a sleek and elegant design. Navigation is very simple thanks to its easy-to use trackball and intuitive interface. The high resolution display with built-in light sensing technology makes reading messages, viewing attachments, watching videos and surfing the web a joy. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is quite simply an ideal smartphone for both work and play.

The easy to install KPN OpWeg provides a comprehensive and accurate navigation system. Rotating 3D-maps, audible directions and up-to-date traffic information can help users reach their destination quickly and easily.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone is available at KPN for EUR 285 - excl. VAT.

About KPN
KPN is the leading provider of telecommunications services in the Netherlands, serving customers with wireline and wireless telephony-, internet- and TV services. To business customers, KPN delivers voice-, internet- and data services as well as fully-managed, outsourced ICT solutions. Both nationally and internationally, KPN provides wholesale network services to third parties, including operators and service providers. In Germany and Belgium, KPN pursues a multi-brand strategy with its mobile operations, and serves multiple customer segments in consumer as well as business markets.
On June 30, 2007, KPN served 5.8 million wireline voice subscribers, 8.8 million mobile customers, 2.5 million Internet customers and 0.3 million TV customers in the Netherlands as well as 16.1 million mobile customers in Germany and Belgium. With 27,096 individuals (24,881 FTEs), KPN posted revenues of EUR 5.9 bn, with an EBITDA of EUR 2.5 bn in the first half year of 2007. KPN was incorporated in 1989 and is listed on the Amsterdam, New York, London and Frankfurt stock exchanges.

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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