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      <p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated March 28, 2006
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<P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>March 28, 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>Maxis and RIM Launch the
BlackBerry 8700g in Malaysia </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and
Waterloo, ON </B><I>&#151; </I>Maxis Communications Berhad (&#147;Maxis&#148;) and
Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) announced the BlackBerry&reg;
8700g&#153; for customers in Malaysia. Operating on Maxis&#146; high-speed EDGE network,
the new BlackBerry 8700g features a completely re-engineered device platform that offers
the best combined data and voice experience for mobile professionals. With a powerful
Intel processor, 64 MB flash memory and 16 MB SDRAM, the BlackBerry 8700g provides
noticeably faster web browsing, attachment viewing and application performance. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;We are very excited to work
with RIM to launch the new BlackBerry 8700g. As Maxis is the only mobile operator in
Malaysia offering BlackBerry solutions on EDGE technology, our customers are assured of
speedier connectivity, greater mobility and convenience,&#148; said Fitri Abdullah, Maxis
Senior General Manager and Head of Enterprise Business Division. &#147;With over 1,500
base stations powering EDGE technology that provides up to three times the data speed of
GPRS and a nationwide GPRS network, our customers are seamlessly connected wherever they
go.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The quad-band BlackBerry 8700g
includes premium phone features such as dedicated phone keys, smart dialing, conference
calling, speed dial, speakerphone, and Bluetooth&reg; support for hands-free headsets and
car kits. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>In addition, the BlackBerry 8700g
incorporates a QVGA (320 x 240) LCD display with a unique light sensing technology that
automatically adjusts the display and keyboard lighting levels to provide optimized
visibility in outdoor, indoor and dark environments. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;The stylish and sophisticated
BlackBerry 8700g, together with Maxis&#146; EDGE network, offers customers an exceptional
web browsing and mobile application experience,&#148; said Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia
Pacific at Research In Motion. &#147;We are very pleased to be working with Maxis to bring
the innovative BlackBerry 8700g to customers in Malaysia.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>For corporate customers, BlackBerry
Enterprise Server&#153; software tightly integrates with
Microsoft<SUP>&reg;</SUP>&nbsp;Exchange, IBM Lotus<SUP>&reg;</SUP>&nbsp;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&#153; 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. &nbsp; </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>-more- </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>Maxis Communications
Berhad </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Maxis is Malaysia&#146;s leading
telecommunications company and market leader that provides high quality voice and data
services to close to 8 million customers. Its mobile postpaid and prepaid services are
offered under the Maxis and Hotlink brands respectively. The company reaffirmed its
leading position through a clear strategy of developing premium brands, providing quality
network and customer services and introducing innovative services and products. Maxis also
offers domestic fixed line and international gateway services. Its broadband
infrastructure includes fibre optic, microwave and VSAT technologies. Maxis&#146; regional
footprint include operations in Indonesia through subsidiary, PT Natrindo Telepon Seluler,
and India through Aircel Limited. For more information on Maxis, please visit
http://www.maxis.com.my/ </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 www.rim.com or
www.blackberry.com. </FONT></P>

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

<B>Investor Contact:</B><BR>
RIM Investor Relations<BR>
(519) 888-7465<BR>
investor_relations@rim.com<BR><BR>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Forward-looking statements in this
news release are made pursuant to the &#147;safe harbor&#148; provisions of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as
&#147;intend&#148; 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&#146;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&#146;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>

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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. RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation, warranty or
guarantee in relation to third party products. </FONT></P>














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<TD><P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
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<p></P><table width="600" border="0"><tr><td width="33">&nbsp;</td><td width="209">&nbsp;</td><td colspan="2"><div align="center"><b><font face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=3>Research
        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>March 29, 2006</u></div></td><td width="59">By:</td><td width="271">/s/ Angelo Loberto <hr><div align="center">(Signature)
</div></td></tr><tr><td width="33">&nbsp;</td><td width="209">&nbsp;</td><td width="59">&nbsp;</td><td width="271">Angelo Loberto</td></tr><tr><td width="33">&nbsp;</td><td width="209">&nbsp;</td><td width="59">&nbsp;</td><td width="271">Vice President, Finance</td></tr></table>


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