Cubio Brings BlackBerry Smartphones to Finland
Helsinki, Finland and Waterloo, ON – xx February 2012 –
Finnish mobile operator Cubio and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced they are bringing BlackBerry® smartphones and services to Finland for the first time. Cubio will take pre-orders at www.cubio.com/blackberry from business customers and consumers beginning 1st of March, and BlackBerry® smartphones will be available from Cubio in early April.
Cubio is offering BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for corporate customers, which is used by 90% of Fortune 500 companies, and BlackBerry® Internet Service for smaller businesses and consumers. A range of BlackBerry smartphones will be offered including the BlackBerry® Torch™ 9860 (full touch screen), BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 and BlackBerry® Bold™ 9790 (touch screen and keyboard) and BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810 (full touch screen and slider keyboard). All of these smartphones are powered by the new BlackBerry® 7 operating system, which delivers an outstanding mix of communications, multimedia, productivity and social connectivity features.
BlackBerry smartphones are renowned for their robust security, industry-leading communications features and remote management capabilities, which include allowing users or corporate IT departments to locate and wipe a lost device. Enterprise customers can also remotely install applications or configure settings of a device on behalf of a user. BlackBerry smartphones are popular both in the corporate world and amongst consumers.
“The BlackBerry line is a strong addition to Cubio’s offerings and position us as an operator with a leading solution that spans both the corporate and consumer segments. In addition to excellent multimedia support, BlackBerry offers a highly engaging messaging and social networking experience for consumers, while businesses will appreciate the robust security and tight integration with corporate systems that the BlackBerry enterprise solution delivers. We also plan to offer tailored solutions to corporate customers,” says Mr. Kyösti Järnefelt, head of the BlackBerry business unit, Cubio.
An array of applications and services integrate tightly with the BlackBerry platform to deliver a truly unique and optimized user experience. These services include secure email and the BlackBerry® Messenger™ instant messaging service, which allows BlackBerry users to communicate with each other in real-time. The services also support access to BlackBerry® App World™, the official app store for BlackBerry smartphones, offering a wide variety of apps for work and leisure.
“We are excited to be working with Cubio to bring BlackBerry smartphones and services to Finland for the first time,” said Paul Lucier, Managing Director at RIM. “ BlackBerry offers a mobile experience that people around the world love and we think customers in Finland will be thrilled by the rich features and services available on BlackBerry smartphones.” www.cubio.com/BlackBerry
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Kyösti Järnefelt
Head of BlackBerry business unit, Cubio
Tel: +358 46 812 9071
Email: kyosti.jarnefelt@cubio.com
Bite Communications (PR agency for Research In Motion)
Tel: +46 8 402 01 00
Email: rim@bitepr.se
About Cubio
Cubio is an innovative provider of life easing mobile services. Adaptive services based on reliable mobile connectivity bring significant added value to customers looking for more than the cheapest connection. Cubio offers tailored packages to serve distinct groups such as businesses in need of strong data protection, travelers looking to avoid excessive roaming costs, and logistics companies operating in Finland and Russia. In addition to increased ease of life, Cubio delights customers with highly praised, personalized customer service. Cubio is the first operator to offer BlackBerry devices and services in the Finnish market. Cubio is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with offices in St. Petersburg, Russia. For further information, please visit www.cubio.com.
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. 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. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used herein, words such as "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "intend," "believe", and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause RIM's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of RIM's Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM's forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. 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 obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.