COSMOTE Launches BlackBerry in Greece.

ATHENS, Greece & WATERLOO, Ontario -- COSMOTE and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced the launch of BlackBerry(R), an advanced wireless platform that enables COSMOTE customers to access information and communicate quickly, easily and efficiently.

BlackBerry from COSMOTE will provide mobile users in Greece with a choice of two BlackBerry handsets, the BlackBerry 7290(TM) and BlackBerry 7100g(TM), to enable access to corporate and personal e-mail, make phone calls, browse the Internet, access corporate data applications and manage their calendar while on the go.

For corporate customers, COSMOTE offers BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM), which tightly integrates with Microsoft(R) Exchange, Novell GroupWise(TM) and IBM Lotus(R) Domino(TM) and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based, wireless access to e-mail and other corporate data.

For individuals and smaller businesses, COSMOTE offers BlackBerry Internet Service(TM), allowing users to access up to ten supported corporate and personal e-mail accounts (including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino, and most popular ISP email accounts) from a single device.

BlackBerry will be marketed through COSMOTE exclusive shops all over Greece as well as through its expanded nationwide network of commercial partners. COSMOTE subscribers can also use BlackBerry via COSMOTE roaming services(i) while abroad.

About COSMOTE

COSMOTE is the leading mobile operator in Greece despite entering the market five years later than its two competitors. A pioneer and market leader on all fronts, COSMOTE has over 4.5 million customers in Greece and over 7.9 million customers in S.E. Europe. Being the operator with the widest presence in the region, COSMOTE -apart from Greece- successfully operates in Bulgaria, Albania & FYROM through GloBul, AMC and COSMOFON, respectively, while its subsidiary in Romania, COSMOTE Romania, launched operations in December 2005. COSMOTE has consistently achieved one of the highest growth rates in Europe in recent years. Its shares trade in the Athens and London 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(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

(i) Please check with COSMOTE for roaming services.

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