                                    FORM 6-K



                       Securities and Exchange Commission
                             washington, D.C. 20549


                        Report of Foreign Private Issuer
                      Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934



For the month of                January                            2004
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Commission File Number          000-29898
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                           Research In Motion Limited
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                 (Translation of registrant's name into English)

                               295 Phillip Street,
                            Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
                                     N2L 3W8
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                    (Address of principal executive offices)

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
                   reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40F.

        Form 20-F                          Form 40-F      X
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paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

               Yes                              No  X
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b) : 82-_______________

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        1.           News Release dated January 6, 2004                    4
                     ("Nextel  Offers First  BlackBerry
                     Handheld With Speakerphone from RIM")


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[RIM logo omitted]
                                                                    News Release

[NEXTEL(TM)logo omitted]

                                                                 January 6, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Nextel Offers First BlackBerry Handheld With Speakerphone from RIM
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BlackBerry 7510 handheld also features high resolution color screen;
Integrates email, data, phone and Direct Connect services

Reston, Va and Waterloo, ON - Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTL) and
Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the
availability of the BlackBerry 7510 Wireless Handheld(TM), the first
BlackBerry(R) equipped with a speakerphone. The BlackBerry 7510 provides
integrated access to one or multiple corporate and personal email accounts. It
also features a built-in cell phone, personal organizer and web browser,
supports Nextel Online(R) Wireless Web and is the only BlackBerry handheld to
offer Nationwide Direct Connect(R) - the powerful coast-to-coast digital
walkie-talkie service. Built on open standards such as Java(TM) 2 Micro
Edition (J2ME), the BlackBerry 7510 can integrate with a variety of corporate
data applications targeted to key vertical segments such as financial,
government, distribution, professional services, real estate, field sales and
service, construction and manufacturing. The BlackBerry 7510 operates on
Nextel's guaranteed all-digital network in the U.S. to provide mobile
professionals the freedom of reliable, nationwide access to important
information and communications while on the go.

"BlackBerry has been an important part of our wireless business solutions
strategy and we are pleased to introduce the first BlackBerry to offer an
integrated speakerphone, in addition to always on email and access to Direct
Connect that Nextel customers have come to expect," said Greg Santoro, vice
president, Internet and wireless services, Nextel Communications. "The
BlackBerry 7510 with its color screen and speakerphone furthers Nextel's
commitment to providing customers greater access to the information they need
to remain productive and connected whether in the office or on the road."

"The BlackBerry 7510 demonstrates RIM's continuing leadership in delivering
wireless solutions that offer advanced wireless applications and features,
excellent battery performance and push-based connectivity, which is critical
for mobile professional services," said Mark Guibert, vice president,
corporate marketing at Research In Motion. "The combination of Nextel's
services with BlackBerry provides mobile professionals with a compelling
productivity tool and provides developers with a powerful platform to build
upon."

Introducing the Java(TM)-based BlackBerry 7510:
o    An ideal solution for mobile professionals who want to manage all of their
     information and communications from a single, integrated handheld.

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o    Integrated speakerphone for hands-free use while on a Direct Connect or
     digital cellular call.

o    High-resolution color screen that supports over 65,000 colors while
     maintaining excellent battery performance.

o    Cradle-free wireless email synchronization.

o    Integrated email attachment viewing that supports popular file formats
     (including: Microsoft(R) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, WordPerfect, ASCII).

o    Push-based wireless architecture that delivers messages automatically.

o    Wireless extension to existing email accounts with support for up to 10
     corporate and personal email accounts from a single handheld (including:
     Microsoft(R) Exchange, IBM Lotus(R) Domino(TM) and/or a variety of popular
     Internet Service Provider (ISP) email accounts).

o    An easy-to-use thumb-typing keyboard and navigation trackwheel for
     sending and receiving messages on the go.

o    Backlit screen and keyboard for easy reading and typing during day or
     night.

o    16 MB flash memory plus 2 MB SRAM, rechargeable/removable lithium
     battery, optional extended battery and USB (Universal Serial Bus)
     connectivity for quick battery charging.

The BlackBerry 7510 from Nextel is available today through select Nextel
retail stores, online at www.nextel.com/blackberry, or by calling
877-619-5037. Corporate customers can also contact their account manager.
Handheld and airtime pricing are determined by Nextel and vary based on
specific service plans.

Note to Editors: To download images of the new BlackBerry 7510 and other
graphics and photos, please visit
http://www.rim.com/news/kit/media/downloads/index.shtml.
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About Nextel

Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 300 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading
provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the
largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering
thousands of communities across the United States. Today 95 percent of FORTUNE
500 companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently
serve 293 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 248 million people
live or work.

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.

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Media Contacts:
Rich Pesce
Nextel Communications
(703) 433-4927
rich.pesce@nextel.com
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Andrew Tingley
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM
(212) 771-3645
atingley@brodeur.com
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Investor Contact:
RIM Investor Relations
(519) 888-7465
investor_relations@rim.net
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Nextel Investors
Paul Blalock
703-433-4300

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe
harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to
Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward looking statements include, without limitation, possible product
defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and
potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of
litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts,
significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian
and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products,
increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful
development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide
services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks and
factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory
authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the
exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM,
Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All
other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are
the properties of their respective owners.

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                                   SIGNATURES



         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                           Research In Motion Limited
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                                                 (Registrant)

Date:    January 6, 2004         By:  /s/       Angelo Loberto
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                                                  (Signature)
                                      Angelo Loberto
                                      Vice President, Finance

