Press Release

September 17, 2009

Globe and RIM Bring the New BlackBerry Curve 8520 to the Philippines

Manila, Philippines - Globe Telecom (Globe) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphone in the Philippines. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone, a new addition to the BlackBerry Curve series, is expected to be available from Globe on October 1.

The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 introduces an innovative touch-sensitive trackpad, which makes scrolling and selection smooth and easy for a great navigation experience. It is also the first BlackBerry® smartphone to feature dedicated media keys, smoothly integrated along the top of the handset, giving customers an easy, convenient way to control their music and videos.

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is an incredibly approachable smartphone designed to be efficient and convenient. For people who like to be connected, it provides the industry’s leading mobile email and messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) solution, as well as easy access to popular social networking sites (including Facebook® and MySpace). The new smartphone features a highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, accurate typing, rich multimedia capabilities and easy access to music, games and other mobile apps for entertainment on the go. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is also Wi-Fi®-enabled to give customers faster Web browsing and extended data coverage.

“As we have made BlackBerry services available to retail customers early this year, we are excited to bring another unique BlackBerry smartphone to Filipino consumers. They have been very receptive to the idea of being able to easily access the important people and information they want on the go. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone will be especially attractive to younger people, who want to carry their music, videos and games with them, along with their email and access to social networking sites,” said Menchi T. Orlina, Consumer Marketing Head at Globe.

“This new BlackBerry smartphone is easy to use and navigate, delivering an excellent customer experience. The adoption of BlackBerry smartphones and services among Filipinos continues to expand and with this new offering, we can cater to a bigger market and provide the core benefits of the BlackBerry platform for all. We are glad to make the BlackBerry Curve 8520 available to enterprise and retail customers. Customers will appreciate the multimedia features of this smartphone in addition to its exceptional business functionality,” said Jesus C. Romero, Enterprise Segments Head of Globe Business.  

“The new innovative touch-sensitive trackpad and dedicated media keys on the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone give users an enjoyable navigation experience and better access to their music. The approachable design and attractive offering from Globe makes this new handset an obvious choice for cell phone users looking to upgrade to a smartphone,” said Gregory Wade, Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific at RIM.

Globe consumers can get the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone at no cost with Plan 2500, or purchase the BlackBerry Curve 8520 as part of a prepaid kit, priced at P14,995.

Retail customers can activate BlackBerry® Internet Service with one of the personal BlackBerry data plans or the new BlackBerry prepaid data plans, which are also planned to be launched on October 1*.

Enterprise customers can contact their Globe Business Account Managers for information about  data plans for the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone.
To learn more about the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone visit: www.blackberry.com/curve8520
* Check with Globe for details on BlackBerry prepaid and postpaid data plans

About Globe
Globe, a leading telecommunications services provider in the Philippines, creates and delivers products and services that are relevant to its customers and are easy to understand and use. Globe’s mission is to transform and enrich lives through communications that will help bring them closer to their aspirations and what matters most to them. As a pioneer, Globe continues to be a part of the revolution that’s connecting millions of people across the country and around the world. Beyond technology, Globe’s business is truly shaped by the bonds that tie Filipinos together. Visit www.globe.com.ph.

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® 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.

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