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Mobistar (EURONEXT BRUSSELS:MOBB) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry(R) 8700f(TM) in Belgium, the first BlackBerry device designed to leverage Mobistar's national EDGE network. The BlackBerry 8700f is available immediately for all Mobistar customers.
"We are delighted to work with Mobistar to make the BlackBerry 8700f available in Belgium," said Craig McLennan, Vice President, Orange Group Business Unit, Research In Motion. "The BlackBerry 8700f leverages the benefits of Mobistar's powerful EDGE network and the industry's most advanced device technology, software and services to deliver an optimized mobile experience."
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(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) 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.