Press Release

October 1, 2009

hello, Alcatel-Lucent and RIM Launch the BlackBerry Bold Smartphone in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Paris, France and Waterloo, On., Canada - hello, Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), are pleased to launch the BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone for customers in Cambodia.

The BlackBerry Bold smartphone supports tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. Featuring lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leatherette backplate, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration.  Its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and precision keyboard make the BlackBerry Bold a ‘must have’ for power users and successful individuals.

“After the successful debut of the BlackBerry solution from hello here in May, we are happy to expand that effort by adding the 3G-enabled BlackBerry Bold to our portfolio of BlackBerry smartphones,” said Syed Azmeer, the Chief Marketing Officer of hello.

Based on its distribution agreement with RIM, Alcatel-Lucent is leveraging its strong local presence in the region to provide hello with the end-to-end support services for the BlackBerry solution. With Alcatel-Lucent managing integration and deployment, hello can focus on delivering customer facing services, enabling the operator to quickly meet market demand.

BlackBerry Bold smartphone features include:

• Dimensions: 114 x 66 x 15 mm. Approximate weight (including removable battery): 136 g.
• Chic, elegant design with glossy finish.
• High resolution, ultra-bright colour display (HVGA 480x320 resolution at 217 ppi) presents stunning image quality.
• Precision keyboard allows fast and accurate typing.
• Support for tri-band HSDPA and enterprise-grade Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g) networks.
• Next-generation, 624 MHz mobile processor.
• Simultaneous voice and data capabilities allow users to check email or surf the Internet while on a call.
• Integrated GPS with support for BlackBerry® Maps and other location-based applications.
• Includes 1 GB onboard storage memory, as well as a microSD/SDHC memory card slot that supports up to 16GB* of additional storage per card, and is conveniently accessible from a side door.
• Newly enhanced, high performance browser gives users an on-the-go web browsing experience with desktop-style depiction. 
• Fast download and rendering capabilities, with support for streaming videos (RTSP – real-time streaming protocol).
• Microsoft® Word, Excel or PowerPoint files can be edited directly on the handset using the preloaded DataViz® Documents to Go® software suite.
• 2 megapixel camera with video recording capability, built-in flash and digital zoom.
• Premium phone features including Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD), Bluetooth® 2.0, with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits (including car kits that adhere to the Bluetooth Remote SIM Access Profile) and other Bluetooth peripherals.
• New BlackBerry® Media Sync application provides a simple way to sync digital music collections from iTunes® or Windows Media Player with the smartphone**. Support for High Speed USB 2.0 allows files to be transferred quickly from a computer to the BlackBerry Bold smartphone.
• BlackBerry® Internet Service support, allows access to up to 10 supported personal and enterprise email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts).
• BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support, provides advanced security and IT management for enterprise deployments for IBM® Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange, and Novell® GroupWise® environments.

* Expected to support 32GB cards when available.

** Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies

For further product or service plan information, please contact hello.

About hello

The hello network is managed and operated by Telekom Malaysia (International) Cambodia Co. Ltd. TMIC is part of Axiata Group Berhad, one of the largest Asian telecommunication companies. Currently the Axiata Group has about 80 million mobile subscribers in Asia. TMIC brings decades of experience and success to offer the Cambodian people quality, value and innovation in mobile communication services.

Hello is the start of every dream, aspiration and goal that Cambodians may have. Happier families, lasting friendships, successful businesses and rewarding lifestyles, it all starts with one word, hello. For more information, visit www.hello.com.kh

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'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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About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 16.98 billion in 2008 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com