Orange presents BlackBerry® service

Orange Armenia and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in Armenia during this summer. The BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and services to allow easy wireless access to email, phone, calendar, web, multimedia and other business and lifestyle applications. With this launch Orange customers will be able to enjoy the freedom and productivity benefits of using BlackBerry® smartphones to stay connected and have easy access to information while on the go.

Bruno Duthoit, CEO of Orange Armenia said: “We are delighted to give our customers new possibilities of freedom and efficiency provided by the BlackBerry Solution in both their business and personal lives. We want to give a real choice to our customers with a wide range of smartphones to suit any lifestyle. This is another step to make a difference for them and to make technologies enrich their experience.”

Mark Guibert, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at RIM added, “It is with great pleasure that RIM has worked with Orange to introduce the BlackBerry solution in Armenia. BlackBerry smartphones are the right choice for people who want to stay connected to colleagues, friends and family, as well as have easy mobile access to a growing range of business and personal content.”

At launch, Orange will be offering subscribers the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G HSDPA networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, a 3.2MP camera and a sharp, dazzling display. Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset as well, with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone's sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.

Orange will offer BlackBerry® services for corporate customers, small businesses and individual users.