Hutchison 3G Becomes '3'Hutchison 3G Becomes '3'

HONG KONG -- Following speculation relating to leaks in the market, Canning Fok, managing director, Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. said today: "I can confirm that 3 will be the name for our 3G businesses world-wide. Our name is just one part of our brand. We will stick to our timetable over the coming months, and tell you much more about our approach to our markets and our services when the time is right. Now you have heard that our name is 3, we hope you cannot forget it." 3 will be offering services in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Sweden and the UK. The name should always appear as '3', with the exception of website addresses, where it is written as a word in the relevant language (e.g. www.three.co.uk). Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Ltd. 3