Hutchison 3G Confirms its Consumer Brand Name

Following speculation relating to leaks in the market, Canning Fok, managing director, Hutchison Whampoa has said that "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 can't forget it."

3 will be offering services in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Sweden and the UK. 3 will be the global name for Hutchison Whampoa's third-generation services. The Group holds 3G licences in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Sweden and the UK.

Hutchison says that the name should always appear as

Posted to the site on 4th July 2002