Telstra and RIM Introduce the New BlackBerry 8700g in Australia

Sydney, Australia and Waterloo, ON - Telstra and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry® 8700g™ in Australia.

“The BlackBerry 8700g features a completely re-engineered device platform that achieves an optimized balance of performance, functionality and design,” said Mr. Norm Lo, Vice President, Asia Pacific at Research In Motion. “We’re pleased to be working with Telstra to bring this innovative BlackBerry device to customers in Australia. The BlackBerry 8700g is an excellent choice for mobile professionals who want an exceptional data and voice experience with a stylish, all-in-one device.”

“The BlackBerry platform supports many uses beyond email that can improve business productivity,” said Mr. Paul Thomas, General Manager of Wireless Solutions, Telstra. “Businesses and professionals are recognizing the benefits of integrating BlackBerry with their existing systems so that employees are able to update progress reports, enter sales figures or place orders while on the road.”

In addition to an easy-to-use 35 key QWERTY keyboard, the BlackBerry 8700g features a bright, high resolution screen that supports more than 65,000 colors and delivers vivid graphics. It also incorporates an innovative light-sensing technology that automatically adjusts the screen and keyboard lighting to optimized levels in outdoor, indoor and dark environments.

With its re-engineered device platform, Intel® XScale® processor, 64 MB flash memory and 16 MB SDRAM, the BlackBerry 8700g enables significantly faster web browsing, attachment viewing and application performance.

In addition to leading wireless email and data features, the lightweight BlackBerry 8700g also incorporates premium phone features including quad-band functionality for international users*, dedicated ‘send,’ ‘end’ and ‘mute’ phone keys, smart dialing, conference calling, speed dial, call forwarding, as well as speakerphone and Bluetooth® support for hands-free use with car kits and headsets.

For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ software tightly integrates with Microsoft® Exchange, IBM Lotus® Domino™ and Novell GroupWise® and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data.

For individuals and smaller businesses, BlackBerry Internet Service™ allows users to access up to ten corporate and/or personal email accounts (including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and most popular ISP email accounts) from a single device.

*please contact Telstra regarding roaming services

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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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