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      <p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated December 13, 2006
 (&#147;Cbeyond Expands BeyondMobile Handset Options for Small Businesses to Include the BlackBerry 8703e&quot;)</FONT></p>
<p><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>News Release dated December 14, 2006
 (&#147;BlackBerry Now Available on Hutch Network in India&quot;)</FONT></p>


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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>
<B>Media Contacts:</B><BR>
Michele Tank<BR>
Cbeyond<BR>
678-370-2437<BR>
michelle.tank@cbeyond.net<BR><BR>

Marisa Conway<BR>
Brodeur (for RIM)<BR>
+1 (212) 771-3639<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 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><B>CBEYOND
EXPANDS BEYONDMOBILE HANDSET OPTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO INCLUDE THE BLACKBERRY 8703E</B> </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>ATLANTA &amp; WATERLOO, Ontario
</B>(December 13, 2006) &#151; Cbeyond, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY)and Research In Motion
(RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM) (TSX: RIM) today announced the availability of the BlackBerry&reg;
8703e on the Cbeyond BeyondMobile&#153; service, a mobile voice and data service designed
specifically for small businesses. The BlackBerry 8703e is designed to keep users
connected to important information and communications from a sleek and stylish device with
a full QWERTY keyboard, which enables quick and accurate message typing and information
entry. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Cbeyond is an IP-based managed
services provider that delivers integrated packages of voice, mobile, and broadband
Internet services to over 25,000 small businesses. The addition of the BlackBerry 8703e to
its BeyondMobile service provides leading BlackBerry functionality to Cbeyond&#146;s
customers, allowing them to maintain wireless connectivity to a full suite of applications
including email, mobile phone, organizer, Web browser, instant messaging and text
messaging. It also supports a wide range of other business data applications and offers
advanced security and manageability. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;Our customers asked for
additional handset options and we delivered with the addition of the BlackBerry 8703e
handset, which enhances our BeyondMobile service and strengthens our mobile
offering,&#148; said Brent Cobb, vice president of product management and general manager
of mobile for Cbeyond. &#147;The 8703e delivers premium quality voice and data services
and gives our small business customers access to the same handset devices offered to
larger enterprises.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The BlackBerry 8703e has a bright,
high-resolution LCD display providing a large viewable workspace and includes intelligent
light sensing technology to automatically optimize screen and keyboard lighting levels for
ideal indoor and outdoor viewing. It also offers premium phone features and intuitive call
management features such as smart dialing; speed dialing; call forwarding; dedicated
&#147;send,&#148; &#147;end,&#148; &#147;mute&#148; and &#147;convenience&#148; keys;
built-in speakerphone for hands-free use; and Bluetooth&reg; support for use with headsets
and car kits. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;BlackBerry is the leading
wireless platform for businesses of all sizes, allowing mobile professionals to stay
connected, responsive and productive on the go,&#148; said Mark Guibert, vice president,
corporate marketing, Research In Motion. &#147;We are very pleased to be working with
Cbeyond to offer the powerful new BlackBerry 8703e.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>For Cbeyond&#146;s customers, the
BlackBerry Enterprise Server tightly integrates with Microsoft&reg; Exchange, IBM
Lotus&reg; Domino&reg; and Novell&reg; GroupWise&reg; 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>In addition, BlackBerry Internet
Service allows users to access up to ten corporate and personal e-mail accounts (including
Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and most popular ISP e-mail accounts) from a single
device. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Cbeyond&#146;s integrated packages of
voice, mobile and broadband Internet services start at $495 per month. The company bundles
long distance, toll-free and mobile minutes together. Unused landline minutes can be
applied to mobile minutes and vice versa for free. The sharing of minutes is seamless to
Cbeyond customers and requires no customer intervention. BeyondMobile customers can also
pool all mobile minutes across employees so there&#146;s no need to juggle different rate
plans. With the company&#146;s integrated service, customers receive one consolidated bill
for all of their landline and mobile communications services, and have only one number to
call for support. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>About Cbeyond </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Cbeyond (NASDAQ: CBEY) is an
Atlanta-based managed services provider that delivers integrated packages of voice, mobile
and broadband services to small businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston,
Los&nbsp;Angeles and San Diego. Cbeyond offers core communications services such as local
and long-distance voice, mobile and broadband Internet access along with enhanced
applications, including voicemail, email, Web hosting, data backup, file-sharing, VPN and
more. Cbeyond manages these services over a private, 100-percent Voice over Internet
Protocol (VoIP) facilities-based network. For more information on Cbeyond, visit
<U>www.cbeyond.net</U>. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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>

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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Cbeyond Forward-Looking
Statements </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><I>This document contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to statements identified by
words such as &#147;believes,&#148; &#147;expects,&#148; &#147;anticipates,&#148;
&#147;estimates,&#148; &#147;intends,&#148; &#147;plans,&#148; &#147;targets,&#148;
&#147;projects&#148; and similar expressions. Such statements are based upon the current
beliefs and expectations of Cbeyond&#146;s management and are subject to significant risks
and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking
statements. Factors that might cause future results to differ include, but are not limited
to, the following: changes in federal or state regulation that affects the Company; the
timing of the initiation, progress or cancellation of significant contracts or
arrangements; the mix and timing of services sold in a particular period; competitive
factors; the need to balance the recruitment and retention of experienced management and
personnel with the maintenance of high labor utilization; rapid technological change and
the timing and amount of start-up costs incurred in connection with the introduction of
new services or the entrance into new markets; the inability to attract sufficient
customers in new markets; changes in estimates of taxable income or utilization of
deferred tax assets which could significantly affect the Company&#146;s effective tax
rate; and general economic and business conditions.</I> </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>RIM Forward-Looking
Statements </FONT></P>

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

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

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<P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>December 14, 2006 </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3>BlackBerry Now Available
on Hutch Network in India </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>Mumbai, India and Waterloo, ON</B>
&#150; Hutch, one of India&#146;s leading telecom service providers, and Research In
Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, today
announced the availability of BlackBerry&reg; for Hutch&#146;s mobile customers in India.
With the launch of BlackBerry, Hutch&#146;s corporate customers will now be able to enjoy
the trusted and popular BlackBerry solution that supports wireless access to email, phone,
text messaging, browser, organizer and other mobile data applications. The introduction of
BlackBerry further reinforces Hutch&#146;s strong presence in the enterprise mobility
segment. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On the occasion, Mr. Harit Nagpal,
Director Marketing, Hutchison Essar Ltd. said &#147;BlackBerry is a unique and powerful
tool that provides seamless connectivity for our customers, even while they are traveling.
We are delighted to be able to offer this brilliant service to our customers.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Designed for corporate customers,
BlackBerry&reg; Enterprise Server tightly integrates with Microsoft<I>&reg;</I> Exchange,
IBM Lotus<I>&reg;</I> Domino<I>&reg;</I> and Novell<I>&reg;</I> GroupWise<I>&reg;</I> 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>With this launch, Hutch also brings
to its corporate customers the BlackBerry&reg; Mobile Data System (MDS). A key component
of the BlackBerry platform, BlackBerry&reg; MDS provides a complete and optimized
framework for creating, deploying and managing wireless applications for BlackBerry
handsets. BlackBerry MDS leverages the industry-leading security, unique push-based
architecture, reliability and administrative features of the BlackBerry platform to
provide organizations with an easy and flexible environment for extending mobile
applications to users. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>According to Norm Lo, Vice President
of Asia Pacific at Research In Motion, &#147;Hutch is a strategic partner for RIM and
we&#146;re pleased to be working together to expand the reach of BlackBerry in India.
Hutch&#146;s strong presence in the enterprise market will help us reach and serve more
mobile professionals, allowing them to enjoy enhanced communications, collaboration and
productivity.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>In addition to BlackBerry Enterprise
Server, Hutch also offers BlackBerry&reg; Internet Service for individuals and smaller
businesses. This 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. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>BlackBerry handsets immediately
available on the Hutch network in India include the BlackBerry&reg; 7130g, BlackBerry&reg;
8700g, and BlackBerry&reg; 7290. Hutch will also soon launch the new BlackBerry Pearl
&#151; a breakthrough handset that combines one of the smallest and lightest smartphones
in the world with the full BlackBerry experience. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>About Hutchison Essar </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Hutchison Essar with over 22.27
million* mobile users under the Hutch brand, is one of the most reputed telecom companies
in India. Over the years, it has been named the &#145;Most Respected Telecom
Company&#146;, the &#145;Best Mobile Service in the country&#146;, and the &#145;Most
Creative and Most Effective Advertiser of the Year&#146;. </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>*Figures from Cellular
Operators Association of India, Oct 30, 2006 </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>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 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 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 or services. </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>December 15, 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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