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      <p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated February 8, 2006
 (&#147;TIM and RIM Launch the new EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8700g in Italy&quot;)</FONT></p>
<p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated February 9, 2006
 (&#147;RIM Announces Workaround Contingency for BlackBerry Customers&quot;)</FONT></p>


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<P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>February 8, 2006 </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>TIM and RIM launch the
new EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8700g in Italy </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>Rome, Italy and Waterloo,
Canada</B> &#150; Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and TIM today
announced the launch of the BlackBerry 8700g&#153; in Italy, the first BlackBerry&reg;
handset that takes full advantage of TIM&#146;s high-speed EDGE network.&nbsp; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The new BlackBerry 8700g provides the
ultimate balance of performance, design and function. The combined power of the BlackBerry
platform, Intel processor and TIM&#146;s high-speed EDGE network, enables faster web
browsing, application performance and attachment viewing. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The BlackBerry 8700g is a quad-band
device with 64 MB flash memory and 16 MB SRAM. The integrated phone includes premium phone
features such as dedicated &#145;send,&#146; &#145;end&#146; and &#145;mute&#146; phone
keys, smart dialing, conference calling, speed dial, call forwarding,&nbsp;as well as
speakerphone and Bluetooth&reg; support for hands-free use with car kits and wireless
headsets.&nbsp; In addition, the device features a bright, high resolution, landscape QVGA
(320x240) LCD display that supports more than 65,000 colors&nbsp;to deliver vivid
graphics. The display offers excellent indoor and outdoor readability by featuring an
intelligent light sensing technology that automatically adjusts the brightness to optimize
visibility in outdoor, indoor and dark environments. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;Convergence is a hot topic in
the Italian market &#150; especially for TIM,&#148; said Massimo Castelli, Chief Marketing
Officer of Telecom Italia. &#147;The BlackBerry 8700g takes advantage of our fast mobile
network, bringing together enhanced phone and data functionality. It provides real
convergence between mobility and the Internet.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;The BlackBerry 8700g is a major
innovation that delivers breakthrough performance together with a striking color display
and a sleek and stylish design,&#148; said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at
Research In Motion. &#147;The BlackBerry 8700g is an excellent choice for customers who
want an unrivalled voice and data solution to help keep them connected and
productive.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;Intel is pleased to be a part
of RIM and TIM&#146;s BlackBerry 8700g launch in Italy,&#148; said Carmine Stragapede
&#151; Telco and Mobility Director &#151; Intel Italy. &#147;Utilizing the Intel&reg;
PX901 cellular processor with the Intel XScale&reg; architecture, the BlackBerry 8700g
leverages TIM&#146;s exceptional EDGE network to provide a rich user experience.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The BlackBerry 8700g operates
together with BlackBerry Enterprise Server&#153; and BlackBerry Internet Server&#153;. For
corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with
Microsoft<SUP>&reg;</SUP>&nbsp;Exchange, IBM Lotus<SUP>&reg;</SUP> Domino&#153; and Novell
GroupWise<SUP>&reg;</SUP> and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure,
push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>For individuals and smaller
businesses, BlackBerry Internet Service allows users to access up to ten corporate and
personal email accounts (including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and most popular
ISP email accounts) from a single device. &nbsp; </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>About Research In Motion
(RIM) </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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&#146;s portfolio of award-winning products,
services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world
and include the BlackBerry&reg; wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld&#153; 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 <U>www.rim.com </U>or
<U>www.blackberry.com</U>. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>
<B>Media Contact:</B><BR>
Marisa Conway<BR>
Brodeur (for RIM)<BR>
+1 (212) 771-3639<BR>
mconway@brodeur.com<BR><BR>

<B>Investor Contact:</B><BR>
RIM Investor Relations<BR>
(519) 888-7465<BR><BR>
</FONT></P>

<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>RIM Announces Workaround
Contingency for BlackBerry Customers </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>Waterloo, ON</B> &#151; Research
In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today provided an update in the patent litigation
between RIM and NTP, Inc. (&#147;NTP&#148;). RIM has developed and tested software
workaround designs for all BlackBerry&reg; handsets operating on converged voice/data
networks in the United States. Although there is no injunction order in place, and RIM
believes it has strong legal and factual arguments opposing an injunction, RIM has
developed these software workaround designs as a contingency to allow BlackBerry service
to continue should the court implement an injunction in the current litigation involving
the NTP patents. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;RIM remains pragmatic and
reasonable in its willingness to enter into a settlement that would generously compensate
NTP while protecting RIM&#146;s business and partners,&#148; said Jim Balsillie, Chairman
and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. &#147;NTP&#146;s public offer of a so-called
&#145;reasonable&#146; license, however, is simply untenable. It comprises illusory
protection for RIM and its partners and requires a lump-sum payment for the theoretical
life of the patents even though the US Patent Office is expected to nullify them.&#148; </FONT></P>

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     <P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Mr.Balsillie added: &#147;RIM&#146;s workaround provides a contingency for our
          customers and partners and a counterbalance to NTP&#146;s threats. This will
          hopefully lead to more reasonable negotiations since NTP risks losing all future
          royalties if the workaround is implemented.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>RIM&#146;s Workaround Strategy:
Workarounds are a legitimate strategy that have been respected by the courts as a means to
avoid infringement. In the years leading up to its public launch in 1999, BlackBerry was
invented wholly independently of NTP&#146;s patents and comprises a wide spectrum of
designs and inventions that are outside the scope of NTP&#146;s patents. There are only 9
claims relating to 3 NTP patents remaining in dispute in this litigation and those claims
are only directed to specific implementations of certain aspects of the BlackBerry
products and services. As a result, RIM has been able to modify its underlying BlackBerry
message delivery system to &#147;work around&#148; the NTP patent claims. Although the
development of this modification required substantial R&amp;D effort from RIM and would
require software updates in the event of an injunction, RIM has ensured that the industry
leading functionality, performance and user experience remains intact. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Legal Opinion on Workaround: RIM has
received a confidential and privileged legal opinion confirming that RIM&#146;s software
workaround designs do not infringe any of the NTP patent claims remaining in the
litigation. This legal opinion was provided by a leading expert in patent law and
workarounds from one of the world&#146;s largest law firms. As mediation, litigation and
reexamination proceedings and activities continue before the courts and the United States
Patent and Trademark Office (&#147;Patent Office&#148;), RIM will continue to protect the
confidential and privileged nature of certain information. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Multi-Mode Edition Software: RIM has
incorporated the workaround designs into a software update called BlackBerry Multi-Mode
Edition&#153; that has been developed and tested as a contingency. RIM has also filed new
patent applications with the Patent Office to cover its workaround designs. BlackBerry
Multi-Mode Edition is so named because the software is capable of operating in different
modes that can be remotely activated by RIM through its Network Operations Center (NOC).
In the absence of an injunction, the software and the underlying message delivery system
can continue to run in &#147;Standard Mode&#148; (identical to the manner in which the
current BlackBerry software and system operate) and the workaround will remain dormant. In
the event of an injunction, RIM is able to remotely activate &#147;US Mode&#148; via its
NOC and the workaround designs would automatically engage for each handset containing the
Multi-Mode Edition software update. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>User Impact: RIM invested significant
engineering effort to develop workaround designs that remain invisible to users and
maintain the existing platform benefits for system administrators, application developers
and network operators, while modifying the necessary underlying elements of the BlackBerry
message delivery system to be fundamentally different from the NTP patent claims. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Pre-Existing BlackBerry Customers:
There is no injunction currently in place and any potential injunction would not
necessarily apply to customers that purchased a BlackBerry handset prior to the effective
date of any such injunction. RIM believes there are persuasive legal grounds for (at
least) exempting pre-existing customers from any injunction and RIM has raised these
arguments in its court submissions. In the event of an injunction without such an
exemption however, the BlackBerry Multi-Mode Edition software update would allow
continuing service for pre-existing customers. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>New BlackBerry Customers: In the
event of an injunction barring new sales of products utilizing RIM&#146;s current system
designs, RIM will have already pre-loaded the new BlackBerry Multi-Mode Edition software
on to BlackBerry handsets and incorporated it into BlackBerry Enterprise Server software
prior to shipping. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Software Availability: RIM has
commenced the network certification process required for all software updates and will
soon begin to ship the new software latent on new handsets in addition to making the
software update generally available at the web site listed below for corporate IT
departments and others to download and implement in accordance with their IT procedures.
RIM, NTP and the US Department of Justice have all raised issues that would warrant a
transition period following a potential injunction order. NTP has proposed a 30-day
transition period, but RIM has argued that the transition period should be longer if the
court were to grant and implement an injunction. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Patent Office: The Patent Office has
already soundly rejected each of NTP&#146;s patents on two occasions. These rulings from
the Patent Office were based on multiple grounds, required the unanimous agreement of
three senior patent examiners, and are expected to withstand all future appeals by NTP.
NTP, however, is attempting to exploit and widen a gap in timing between separate
proceedings underway in the court system and the Patent Office. RIM developed its software
workaround designs as a contingency for the possibility that an injunction is implemented
prior to the cancellation of NTP&#146;s patent claims. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>RIM Opposes Any Injunction: NTP made
clear that it is seeking monetary compensation from RIM and it is therefore evident that
NTP can be fully compensated through ongoing royalty payments. There is also clear
evidence that an injunction has become increasingly impractical and inappropriate given
the specific facts of this case, including NTP&#146;s failure to present a plan that is
acceptable to the United States government. There are over 3 million BlackBerry users in
the United States today and the United States government estimates that nearly 1 million
of those users would need to be exempt from any injunction. In addition, final rejections
of NTP&#146;s patents are expected from the Patent Office in the coming weeks. There are
also significant public interest concerns relating to any potential suspension or
interruption of BlackBerry service in the United States, including a potentially
significant impact on national security and the US economy.&nbsp; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Web Site: RIM will make the software
update available at a later date on a special web site: www.blackberry.com/workaround.
Additional information on the BlackBerry Multi-Mode Edition software update is already
posted on this site and periodic updates will be posted prior to the effective date of any
potential injunction order. The software workaround designs remain a contingency plan
because the court has not yet ruled on RIM&#146;s argument that the aggregate effort to
deploy this software update for millions of users is not warranted under the
circumstances. There is no need for any customer action at this point in time. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>About Research In Motion </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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 e-mail, 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. RIM&#146;s portfolio of award-winning products, services and
embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include
the BlackBerry&reg; wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld&#153; product line,
software development tools 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 <U>www.rim.com</U> or
<U>www.blackberry.com</U>. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>
<B>Media Contacts:</B><BR>
Marisa Conway<BR>
Brodeur for RIM<BR>
+1 (212) 771-3637<BR>
mconway@brodeur.com<BR><BR>

<B>RIM Investor Contact</B><BR>
RIM Investor Relations<BR>
+1 (519) 888-7465<BR>
investor_relations@rim.com<BR><BR>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>This news release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws relating to RIM&#146;s plans and
expectations regarding its dispute with NTP and its intention to implement a software
workaround if necessary to maintain the operation of BlackBerry services in the United
States.&nbsp; Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by
RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions
and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are
appropriate in the circumstances.&nbsp; Such forward-looking statements are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties, including, in particular, the inherent uncertainty
regarding the outcome of any litigation, and the risks and uncertainties and potential
outcomes that are described in the risk factors titled &#147;The Company May Infringe on
the Intellectual Property Rights of Others&#148;, &#147;The Company may not be able to
enhance its products or develop new products at competitive prices or in a timely
manner&#148;, &#147;Defects in the Company&#146;s products and services can be difficult
to detect&#148; and the other risks described in the &#147;Risk Factors&#148; section of
RIM&#146;s Annual Information Form for fiscal 2005, which is included in its Annual Report
on Form 40-F for fiscal 2005, and Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations for the three months and nine months ended November
27, 2005 (copies of which filings may be obtained at&nbsp;www.sedar.com or
www.sec.gov).&nbsp; These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not
place undue reliance on RIM&#146;s forward-looking statements.&nbsp; RIM has no intention
and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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. </FONT></P>







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        In Motion Limited </font></b></div><hr><div align="center">(Registrant) </div></td></tr><tr><td width="33">Date:</td><td width="209"><div align="center"><u>February 9, 2006</u></div></td><td width="59">By:</td><td width="271">/s/ Angelo Loberto <hr><div align="center">(Signature)
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