23rd June 2005 - Sprint and Research In Motion today announced the availability of the Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry(r) 7250 on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. The Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry 7250(TM) is now available in Sprint business sales channels and can be used in conjunction with BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM)or BlackBerry Internet Service(TM). The Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry 7250 integrates email, text messaging, Internet, organizer and corporate data applications as well as high-clarity wireless phone functionality into a single, ergonomic design, giving mobile professionals the ability to keep connected and remain productive while on the go. The device sports 32 MB of flash memory, 4 MB of SRAM, a backlit and highlighted numeric keypad, and an easy-to-navigate user interface. The Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry 7250 also includes built-in Bluetooth® Wireless Technology to support the use of Bluetooth-enabled headsets and hands-free car kits*.

Software Enhancements
The Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry 7250 comes equipped with support for BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0 software features. With the availability of this latest version, Sprint customers will benefit from several enhancements including:

• Wireless Backup and PIM Synchronization - Email, personal settings, browser bookmarks, contacts, calendar, tasks and other data remain up-to-date with complete cradle-free wireless synchronization.
• Attachments - Remotely viewing documents is easy with support for multiple image formats; embedded images within documents; pan, zoom and rotate functionality; tracked changes; and searching and jumping through a document.
• Wireless Email Settings - Create, edit and modify email filters or make changes to Auto-Signature and Out-of-Office replies, all directly from the BlackBerry device.
• Calendar Enhancements - Avoid scheduling issues with BlackBerry support for tentative acceptance, basic conflict/adjacent notification, and marking appointments as private.
• Sent Items Synchronization - Email sent from the desktop can also be viewed from the BlackBerry device.
• Phone Enhancements - A to Z speed dialing is supported and, with an IT policy setting in place, outgoing calls are allowed when device is locked.
• IT Enhancements - New features and functionality include simplified deployment and maintenance, improved wireless security, enhanced asset tracking and simplified application development.

"Extending email and other wireless business applications beyond the office is essential for mobile professionals who want to achieve higher productivity and gain an advantage in serving their customers," said Tim Donahue, vice president - Enterprise Marketing, Sprint Business Solutions. "Enhancing the BlackBerry options within our already robust remote access portfolio strengthens Sprint's ability to provide an exceptional wireless voice and data experience while still satisfying strict IT security guidelines required by many enterprise and government organizations."

"BlackBerry provides enterprise and government customers with a comprehensive solution that goes beyond wireless email, phone and PIM functionality and delivers a proven platform that can support a wide range of wireless data applications," said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. "The BlackBerry 7250 is a powerful new device that taps the power of the BlackBerry platform and the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network in a compact design with an outstanding mobile experience."

For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ software tightly integrates with Microsoft® Exchange, IBM Lotus® Domino™ and Novell GroupWise® and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based, wireless access to email and other corporate data.

For individuals and smaller businesses, BlackBerry Internet Service™ allows users to access up to ten corporate and/or personal email accounts (including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and many popular ISP email accounts) from a single device.

The Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry 7250 is being sold through Sprint business channels, including the Sprint direct sales force and the Sprint Partner Program, for a suggested retail price of $489.99 less contract credits and instant savings. For more information about the Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry 7250 visit www.sprint.com/blackberry7250.

Additional applications for the Sprint PCS Smart Device - BlackBerry 7250 are provided by Handango and accessible online at the Sprint PCS Software Store at http://sprint.handango.com.

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