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Hutchison Telecom Launches 3G Services in Macau

Posted on: Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 09:00 CDT

HONG KONG, Oct. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (SEHK: 2332, NYSE: HTX; ''Hutchison Telecom'') today announced the launch of 3G services by its Macau mobile operation Hutchison Telephone (Macau) Limited (''Hutchison Telecom Macau'').

Hutchison Telecom Macau has deployed WCDMA technology to roll out a high speed mobile 3.6Mbps HSDPA broadband network over which it offers an extensive range of multi-media content services with attractive tariff plans and handset choices on top of basic voice communications.

Dennis Lui, chief executive officer of Hutchison Telecom said: ''In highly penetrated telecom markets like Macau where competitions have moved beyond pricing and basic voice minutes, it is the provision of daily-life multi-media contents and the mobile Internet experience that differentiate us from other operators.''

''Backed by the vast experience and expertise of Hutchison Telecom and 3 Group in driving growth of high speed multi-media mobile communications globally, Hutchison Telecom Macau, in a further development of its established telecommunications operation in the territory, will bring the best advanced 3G services to Macau and continue to play an integral part in Hutchison Telecom's value creation,'' said Mr Lui.

About Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited

Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ('Hutchison Telecom' or 'the Group') is a leading global provider of telecommunication services. The Group currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Hong Kong, and operates or is rolling out mobile telecommunication services in Macau, India, Israel, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Indonesia and Vietnam. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and Israel and operates such well-known brands as "Hutch", "3" and "Orange".

Hutchison Telecom is a listed company with American Depositary Shares quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HTX and shares listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under the stock code 2332. A member of the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa Group, Hutchison Telecom is dedicated to providing superior telecommunication services in dynamic markets. For more information about Hutchison Telecom, see http://www.htil.com/ .

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited's ('the Company') beliefs and expectations, are forward- looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore readers should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company cautions readers that if these risks or uncertainties ever materialise or the assumptions prove incorrect, or if a number of important factors occur or do not occur, the Company's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. Additional information as to factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's forward- looking statements can be found in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

For enquiries, please contact: Mickey Shiu Corporate Communications / Investors Relations Hutchison Telecom Tel: +852-2128-3107 Mobile: +852-9092-8233 Email: mickeyshiu@htil.com.hk

Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited

CONTACT: Mickey Shiu, Corporate Communications and Investors Relationsof Hutchison Telecom, +852-2128-3107, or mobile, +852-9092-8233, ormickeyshiu@htil.com.hk

Web Site: http://www.htil.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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