Bouygues Telecom And RIM Launch The EDGE-Enabled BlackBerry 8700g In France.

PARIS & WATERLOO, Ontario -- Bouygues Telecom and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced availability of the BlackBerry(R) 8700g(TM) in France.

The BlackBerry 8700g features a completely re-engineered device platform that combines with Bouygues Telecom's nationwide high-speed EDGE network to enable faster web browsing, application performance and attachment viewing.

The BlackBerry 8700g is a quad-band device, compatible with GSM, GPRS and EDGE networks. It is equipped with a powerful Intel(R) PXA901 processor and incorporates the latest technological advances in wireless communications, offering exceptional performance in a sleek design. It also features 64 MB of flash memory and 16 MB of SDRAM, providing users with increased application and data storage capacity.

"The BlackBerry 8700g is an innovative mobile communications device that will enable our customers to experience the benefits of EDGE technology with enhanced performance," said Jean Rene Cazeneuve, Directeur Marketing et Strategie Entreprise, Bouygues Telecom. "We are delighted to add the BlackBerry 8700g to Bouygues' portfolio of BlackBerry devices, allowing our customers to be connected and productive while on the go."

"We are very pleased to work with Bouygues Telecom to introduce the BlackBerry 8700g in France," said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. "The new BlackBerry 8700g is engineered to provide the ultimate balance of performance, design and function. Utilizing Bouygues Telecom's high-speed EDGE network, the BlackBerry 8700g provides a compelling offering for mobile professionals who want integrated access to voice, email and data applications in a light and stylish device."

BlackBerry 8700g features include:

- High resolution landscape QVGA (320 x 240) LCD screen that supports more than 65,000 colors and uses active matrix transmissive technology to deliver vivid graphics

- Intelligent light auto-sensing technology that automatically adjusts the brightness of the LCD and the keyboard to optimize visibility in outdoor, indoor and dark environments

- A powerful Intel(R) processor, 64 MB flash memory and 16 MB SDRAM

- Dedicated "send," "end" and "mute" phone keys that makes placing calls with one hand fast and simple

- Intuitive call management features, such as smart dialing, conference calling, speed dial and call forwarding

- Built-in speakerphone and Bluetooth(R) support for wireless use with headsets and car kits

- Quad-band and EDGE network support for nationwide and international connectivity

- AZERTY keyboard (back-lit)

- Up to 16 days stand-by and 4 hours talk time

For corporate customers, Bouygues Telecom offers BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM) software that tightly integrates with Microsoft(R) Exchange, IBM Lotus(R) Domino(TM) and Novell GroupWise(R) 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(TM) 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.

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(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) 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.

About Bouygues Telecom

Our ambition is to become the 'preferred brand of mobile communication services' to welcome and always better serve our 7.8 million clients. First to introduce the service plan in France in 1996, Bouygues Telecom launched i-mode(TM) services in November 2002. To this date 1.4 million clients have access, thanks to this pocket internet to over 350 sites and exchange emails with messaging systems around the world. The EDGE network by Bouygues Telecom covers over 90% of the French population. After the launch for our Enterprise customers and professionals, Bouygues Telecom commercialized broadband(TM) i-mode services in October 2005.

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