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      <p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated April 24, 2006
 (&#147;Globe Telecom and RIM Launch the BlackBerry 8700g in the Philippines&quot;)</FONT></p>
<p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated April 27, 2006
 (&#147;NTELOS Launches BlackBerry&quot;)</FONT></p>


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<P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>April 24, 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>Globe Telecom and RIM
Launch the BlackBerry 8700g in the Philippines </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>Manila, Philippines and Waterloo,
ON &#151;</B> Globe Telecom and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) announce
the new BlackBerry&reg; 8700g&#153;. Operating on Globe&#146;s high-speed EDGE network,
the BlackBerry 8700g provides the ultimate blend of performance, design and function,
featuring a completely re-engineered device platform with expanded memory and a powerful
Intel&reg; XScale&reg; processor. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;We are very excited to be
working with RIM to launch the new BlackBerry 8700g in the Philippines,&#148; said Daniel
David, Globe Telecom Head of Corporate Business Group. &#147;Leveraging the proven
BlackBerry technology, innovative design and advanced features, the BlackBerry 8700g
enables connectivity and productivity for mobile professionals who want an excellent web
browsing and mobile application experience.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;The BlackBerry 8700g delivers
an unmatched mobile experience for customers in the Philippines,&#148; said Norm Lo, Vice
President of Asia Pacific at Research In Motion. &#147;The stylish design, powerful
functionality and exceptional application performance makes the BlackBerry 8700g a great
choice for Globe&#146;s corporate and individual customers.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8700g
features a full QWERTY keyboard, 64 MB flash memory and 16 MB SDRAM, offering enhanced
data and voice functionality in a sleek design. The BlackBerry 8700g also includes premium
phone features such as quad-band support, dedicated &#147;send&#148;, &#147;end&#148; and
&#147;mute&#148; keys, smart dialing, conference calling, speed dialing, 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 for optimized viewing in
outdoor, indoor and dark environments. </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&reg; 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 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 Globe </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Globe Telecom has a long history of
uniting people by forging strong links of communication throughout the
Philippines&nbsp;and with the world. From its humble beginnings as a radio and telegraph
company in the 1920s, Globe has steadily evolved to become the industry leader that it is
today. In 1993, Globe formed a partnership with SingTel International to further expand
its capability to service the increasing telecommunications needs of a growing and vibrant
economy. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Globe has the distinction of being
the first mobile services provider in the Philippines to offer SMS, MMS and other
technological innovations. Globe also offers business solution packages through
GlobeSolutions and wireline and Internet services through Innove Communications. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Globe&#146;s corporate leadership and
pioneering services have been recognized by industry stalwarts in the region. Some of its
most recent accolades include &#147;Most Innovative Service of the Year 2004&#148; for its
over-the-air reloading application Share-a-Load, from Asian MobileNews, and Best Asian GSM
Carrier from Telecom Asia Awards 2004. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Globe is listed in the Philippine
Stock Exchange (PSE: GLO). For more information, visit <U>www.globe.com.ph</U>. <B>About
Research In Motion (RIM) </B>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;&nbsp;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>
</FONT></P>
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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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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>April 27, 2006 </FONT></H1>

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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>NTELOS LAUNCHES BLACKBERRY </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B><I>WAYNESBORO, VA &#150; WATERLOO,
ON </I>&#150; </B>NTELOS<I> </I>Wireless (Nasdaq: NTLS) and Research In Motion (RIM)
(Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the availability of BlackBerry&reg; on the NTELOS
network. NTELOS<I> </I>today introduced the BlackBerry 7250&#153; with support for both
BlackBerry Enterprise Server&#153; and BlackBerry Internet Service&#153;. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>According to Frank Guido, NTELOS vice
president of wireless sales and marketing, launching BlackBerry is a direct response to
customer needs and evidence of NTELOS&#146; ongoing commitment to customer service.
&#147;BlackBerry offers a powerful combination of voice, email and data capabilities and
these services are becoming more and more essential to our everyday lives. Ultimately, our
BlackBerry launch continues our promise to be the best value in wireless.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Mark Guibert, vice president of
corporate marketing at RIM said, &#147;BlackBerry is a proven and popular wireless
solution that supports the mobile lifestyle by delivering an unparalleled experience for
email, phone, organizer, Internet and corporate data applications. We&#146;re pleased to
be working together to expand the availability of BlackBerry to NTELOS&#146;
customers.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The BlackBerry 7250 combines support
for wireless email, phone, text messaging, organizer, Internet and corporate data
applications in a single device, allowing users to stay connected and productive while on
the go. The BlackBerry 7250 offers a high-quality phone experience and includes
Bluetooth&reg; support for hands-free use with a wireless headset or car kit. In addition,
the BlackBerry 7250 features a large, high resolution, back-lit color screen that supports
over 65,000 colors and an optimized QWERTY keyboard for easy dialing and typing. </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&reg; Exchange, IBM
Lotus&reg; Domino&reg; and Novell GroupWise&reg; and works with existing enterprise
systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to e-mail 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 10 corporate
and personal e-mail accounts (including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and most
popular ISP email accounts) from a single device. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The NTELOS network extends from
Virginia to West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, providing customers with the best possible
wireless solutions and offering a host of technologies and features for individual and
business needs. Information about BlackBerry products and services from NTELOS is
available at all NTELOS retail locations and can be found on-line at
<U>www.ntelos.com</U>. </FONT></P>

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

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>NTELOS Inc. is an integrated
communications provider with headquarters in Waynesboro, Va. NTELOS provides products and
services to customers in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and North
Carolina, including wireless digital PCS, dial-up Internet access, high-speed DSL
(high-speed Internet access), and local and long distance telephone services. Detailed
information about NTELOS is available at www.ntelos.com. </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 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 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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<B>Media Contacts:</B><BR>
Mike Minnis<BR>
Director of Public Relations<BR>
NTELOS<BR>
(540) 946-7290<BR>
minnism@ntelos.com<BR><BR>

Marisa Conway<BR>
Brodeur (for RIM)<BR>
(212) 771-3639<BR>
mconway@brodeur.com<BR><BR>

<B>RIM Investor Contact:</B><BR>
RIM Investor Relations<BR>
(519) 888-7465<BR>
investor_relations@rim.com<BR><BR>
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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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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
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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>May 2, 2006</u></div></td><td width="59">By:</td><td width="271">/s/ Brian Bidulka <hr><div align="center">(Signature)
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