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3 is part of the Hutchison Whampoa Group, a Fortune 500 company and one of the world’s leading owners and operators of telecommunications. Globally, Hutchison has 3G operations in ten countries – Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Macau, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL):

Founded by Mr. Li Ka-shing, Hutchison Whampoa Limited is a leading international corporation committed to innovation and technology with businesses spanning the globe. With operations in over 50 countries and approximately 220,000 employees worldwide, Hutchison has five core businesses:

  • Ports and related services
  • Telecommunications and e-commerce
  • Property and hotels
  • Retail and manufacturing
  • Energy, infrastructure, finance and investments

HWL reports turnover of approximately HKD348 billion (USD45 billion) for the year ended 31st December. 2008.