(Hong Kong, 10 October 2005) Hutchison Whampoa Limited ("Hutchison") today announced that, as of 7 October, the Group's 3G global customer base is over 10 million. This milestone comes after only 18 months of operation with full handset availability.

Hutchison's Group Managing Director, Mr Canning Fok said, "This important milestone confirms our Chairman Mr Li Ka-shing's remarks made at the last interim results announcement and reflects the 3 Group's continuing ability in achieving above market expectation customer take-up. More importantly, 3 Group customers have a better than market average ARPU profile in all our markets.

The Group's 3G business has established significant market shares in its largest markets and in all these markets its share of market revenues is even higher than the share measured by customer numbers. This is among other things supported by strong and growing customer take-up of the Group's mobile broadband Internet and data services, and its mobile media products.

"We are continuing to introduce new and innovative products and services in all of these areas and I am confident that we will maintain our leadership position in this industry as we move into the important Christmas market season ahead," Mr Fok added.

3 as a global brand has achieved several major developments since its launch:

- 3 is the first operator to launch dual mode WCDMA networks and multi-media video mobile services in the world.

- 3 has the fastest global network rollout in history and its network buildout for all markets continue to progress according to business plan.

- Nine markets have commenced services to date (i.e. Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Sweden and the UK).

- 3 has already marketed more than 30 models of 3G handsets.

- Over 30 million full version music clips have been downloaded over 3's networks.

About Hutchison Whampoa Limited

Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL) is a leading international corporation committed to innovation and technology with businesses spanning the globe. Its diverse array of holdings range from some of the world's biggest retailers to property development and infrastructure to the most technologically-advanced and marketing-savvy telecommunications operators. HWL reports consolidated turnover of approximately HK$179 billion (US$23,000 million) for the year ended 31 December 2004. With operations in 51 countries and over 200,000 employees worldwide, Hutchison has five core businesses - ports and related services, telecommunications, property and hotels, retail and manufacturing, and energy and infrastructure.

Its flagship companies include Hutchison Port Holdings, Hutchison Telecom, Hutchison Whampoa Properties, A.S. Watson, and Cheung Kong Infrastructure.

The Group is one of the leading owners and operators of telecommunications infrastructure, offering a wide range of related services in 17 countries. These include third-generation (3G) multimedia mobile telecommunications and second-generation mobile phone systems, fixed-line services, fibre optic broadband networks and radio broadcasting.

HWL has 3G licences in 11 markets worldwide. Between 2003 and 2005, HWL commenced 3G operations in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Sweden and the UK. HWL is the first 3G operator in most of these markets.

For more information, please visit www.hutchison-whampoa.com

For further information, please contact:

Ms Laura Cheung
Tel: (852) 2128 1289
Fax: (852) 2128 1766
E-mail: laurac@hwl.com.hk

Ms Euginie Kwok
Tel: (852) 2128 1343
Fax: (852) 2128 1766
E-mail: euginiek@hwl.com.hk