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Jan 6 2005

T-Mobile Deutschland and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) (TSX:RIM) announced an expanded offering of BlackBerry(R) products and services for customers in Germany today with T-Mobile's introduction of BlackBerry Connect(TM), BlackBerry 7100t(TM), BlackBerry 7290(TM) and BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM) v4.0.

 

Using RIM's BlackBerry Connect(TM) technology, T-Mobile Deutschland will now support push-based BlackBerry email services on the T-Mobile MDA II in addition to RIM's BlackBerry devices. T-Mobile Deutschland is the first mobile operator to commercially launch BlackBerry Connect(TM) with a Windows Mobile-based device.

The BlackBerry service allows business and personal emails to be delivered automatically to the MDA II. Attachments such as Word files or PowerPoint presentations can also be opened and viewed.

Corporate customers can also integrate the MDA II with BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM), making further features available such as wireless calendar synchronization, wireless access to the company address book and advanced security with end-to-end encryption.

MDA II owners wishing to use the push-based BlackBerry email service can download the necessary software at www.t-mobile.de/blackberry/software. A CD-ROM is now also included when new devices are purchased. T-Mobile is currently planning to make the BlackBerry email service available for additional devices including the MDA III, MDA compact and Sony Ericsson P910 in the first quarter of 2005.

In addition to the introduction of BlackBerry Connect(TM), T-Mobile Deutschland is adding the BlackBerry 7100t(TM) and BlackBerry 7290(TM) to its BlackBerry portfolio. Both models have new and enhanced features including large, bright color screens and Bluetooth(R) support. The BlackBerry 7100t incorporates RIM's innovative SureType(TM) keyboard technology and delivers the power of BlackBerry with the look and feel of a typical cell phone.

The BlackBerry 7290 features a compact and ergonomic handheld design ideal for more intensive data use. Both devices feature all the popular elements of existing BlackBerry devices including integrated support for push-based email, phone, text messaging, organizer, Internet and intranet applications. Other new features include more memory (32 MB flash, 4 MB SRAM) and support for enhanced attachment viewing capabilities. Both devices also feature quad-band support for international roaming(i) and Bluetooth support enabling wireless connections with a car kit or headset. The BlackBerry 7100t and BlackBerry 7290 are available for both corporate and personal use.

BlackBerry Enterprise Sever software v4.0 is expected to be available from T-Mobile Deutschland in Q1 2005. New and enhanced features include the wireless synchronization of contacts, tasks and notes. Out-of-office, filter and auto-signature functions can also be modified wirelessly. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support is added and IT administrators will benefit from the option to centrally load handheld software. Furthermore, it is no longer necessary to install desktop software.

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