CORRECTING AND REPLACING Nexcom Introduces the First Store in the Unit

    Business Editors/Telecommunications Writers
    CORRECTION...by Nextel Communications Inc.

    CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2005--In BW5584 issued April 20, 2005: First graph, third sentence of release should read: Opening Tuesday, April 26...(sted Opening Wednesday, April 27...).

    The corrected release reads:

    NEXCOM INTRODUCES THE FIRST STORE IN THE UNITED STATES TO EXCLUSIVELY SELL BLACKBERRY PRODUCTS, NEXTEL WIRELESS DATA SERVICES AND TRAINING

    The "Nexcom Wireless" Store is Unique in its Ability to Demonstrate, Service and Train Charlotte Customers on BlackBerry Wireless Solutions from Nextel

    Nexcom Wireless announces the opening of the country's first exclusively BlackBerry(R) store in Charlotte, North Carolina. This unique store will feature the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld(TM) from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM), BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM) and BlackBerry services and Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) voice and data solutions. Opening Tuesday, April 26, the Nexcom store is located in the Atrium of South Tryon Square at the corner of 4th Street and North Tryon Street in downtown Charlotte.
    "We're excited to be opening the first store in the USA to exclusively sell BlackBerry right here in Charlotte," said Chad Jenkins President of Nexcom Wireless. The Nexcom Store will feature BlackBerry from Nextel with the latest models, software, service and accessories to support customers. The store will also offer complete training on the operation of BlackBerry devices and services. "BlackBerry is a powerful communications tool, that gives users a competitive advantage," added Jenkins. "To unlock its full potential many people want some training. That's exactly what we'll offer at Nexcom Wireless - Your BlackBerry Headquarters."
    BlackBerry from Nextel provides a mobile office experience, enabling phone, Direct Connect(R), email, Internet, organizer and corporate application access via a single integrated device. It operates on Nextel's guaranteed all-digital network to provide mobile professionals the freedom to access information and communicate while away from the office.
    "This unique partnership between Nextel, RIM and Nexcom will be of great value to BlackBerry customers," said Craven Shumaker, area vice president, Nextel Communications. "By providing hands-on training and practical demonstrations, Nexcom Wireless will help to enhance customers' understanding of the multiple business solutions possible with BlackBerry."
    "The Nexcom Store represents a great opportunity for individuals and businesses that want more information and in-depth training on the BlackBerry platform," said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. "We are pleased to be working with Nextel and Nexcom to offer Charlotte customers a unique customer service experience."
    For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM) software tightly integrates with Microsoft(R) Exchange, IBM Lotus(R) Domino(TM) and Novell(R) GroupWise(R) 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(TM) 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.
    Nexcom has two additional locations in the Charlotte market: one in Pineville at 601 North Polk St and one in Ft. Mill at 8763 Charlotte Highway. Visit the Nexcom website at www.nexcomwireless.com

    About Nextel Communications

    Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 200 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States. Today 95 percent of FORTUNE 500(R) companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 262 million people live or work.

    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 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.

    The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Nextel Communications Inc. Media Contacts: Norma Tharp, 678-405-8604 or Rich Pesce, 703-433-4927 or Investor Contact: Paul Blalock, 703-433-4300 or Nexcom Media Contact: Jim Bailey, 704-634-9828

KEYWORD: NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS RETAIL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT SOURCE: Nextel Communications Inc.

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