<p><br /> BlackBerry producer Research in Motion have responded to government threats to suspend the smartphone's super-secure encrypted services.<br /> </p><p><br /> A RIM executive has said governments are unlikely to carry through on threats because state officials themselves depend heavily on the iconic devices for communication.<br /> </p><p><br /> "I believe they'll have trouble pulling the trigger to shut down BlackBerry," RIM Chief Technology Officer David Yach said. He added:"Most governments in the world rely on BlackBerry."<br /> </p><p><br /> Saudi Arabia has become the latest government to threaten service blocking to curb the device on security grounds, following the United Arab Emirates.<br /> </p><p><br /> Earlier, India's Economic Times newspaper reported that RIM had agreed to allow security authorities in the country to monitor BlackBerry services after pressure from governments worried about national security.<br /> </p><p><br /> But Canada-based RIM said in an emailed statement that "claims" it has provided unique wireless services or access to any one country are "unfounded."<br /> </p><p><br /> Unlike rivals Nokia and Apple, RIM controls its own networks, which handle encrypted messages through centers in Canada and the UK.<br /> </p><p><br /> The threats of suspension come at a bad time for the company, who wanted all eyes on the unveiling of its new BlackBerry Torch model.<br /> </p>
