Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel, September 21, 2005 - Partner Communications Company Ltd. (NASDAQ, Tel Aviv: PTNR, London: PCCD) announced today that Ericsson has been selected as the second vendor to supply Partner with advanced 3G UMTS/HSDPA infrastructure equipment.

Amikam Cohen, Partner's CEO says: "In line with Partner's strategic decision to introduce two vendors for its 3G Network, Ericsson has been selected as the second vendor for our 3G Network. Choosing Ericsson's UMTS/HSDPA Technology will continue to provide Partner with the most advanced equipment available. The decision was taken based on Ericsson's excellent performance in Partner's GSM Network and the quality of its UMTS equipment".

Bjorn Eisner, President of Ericsson Israel, says: "We are pleased to provide Partner with the most advanced 3G technology. This will strengthen our long lasting partnership and excellent relations with Partner."

This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in more detail in Partner's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.

About Partner

Partner Communications Company Ltd. (Partner) is a leading Israeli mobile communications operator providing GSM/ GPRS/ UMTS services and wire free applications under the orange^TM brand. The Company commenced full commercial operations in January 1999 and, through its network, provides quality service and a range of features to 2,409 million subscribers in Israel (as of 30 June 2005). Partner subscribers can use roaming services in 159 destinations using 342 GSM networks. The Company launched its 3G service in 2004. Partner's ADSs are quoted on NASDAQ under the symbol PTNR and on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol PCCD. Its shares are quoted on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol PTNR.

Partner is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (Hutchison Telecom). Hutchison Telecom is a leading listed telecommunications operator (SEHK: 2332; NYSE: HTX) focusing on dynamic markets. It currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Hong Kong, and operates or is rolling out mobile telecommunication services in India, Israel, Macau, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Indonesia and Vietnam.

For more information about Partner, see www.investors.partner.co.il.

For more information about Hutchison Telecom, see www.htil.com.

Dr. Dan Eldar
V.P. Carrier, International & Investor Relations
Tel: +972-54-7814151
Fax: +972-54-7814161
E-mail: dan.eldar@orange.co.il