5.9 million customers worldwide

(15 December 2004) - Hutchison Whampoa Limited ("HWL") has announced today an updated current customer figure for its 3 Group businesses globally of 5.9 million, an 81% increase on the customer figure of 3.2 million announced with the Group's interim results on 19 August 2004. November gross customer additions were over 948,000 and for the first 14 days of December were over 496,000. These figures include 3's operations in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, Sweden and the UK.

HWL Group Managing Director Mr Canning Fok said, "The sales momentum across the businesses in the 3 Group represents the fastest rate of growth ever achieved by a new operator and we are therefore extremely pleased with the progress of these businesses."

"With the launch of new handset models in November, unconstrained handset supply and an industry leading range of high-quality content services delivered over stable, high speed networks, we are looking forward to continued strong sales in the run up to Christmas. I am today more confident and optimistic than ever about the prospects for our 3 businesses worldwide," Mr Fok continued."

Also in the news:

"NTT DoCoMo announced that the Japanese customers of its 3G FOMA-based WORLD CALL service will be able to exchange videophone calls with users of compatible 3G / W-CDMA services in Australia offered by Hutchison 3G Australia beginning December 21, 2004.

Users will simply dial 009130-010-country code and the local mobile number to place a videophone call. The call between Japan and Singapore or Australia will cost 54 yen per 10 seconds (324 yen per minute)."