Established in 2001, Hutchison Telephone (Macau) Company ("Hutchison Telecom Macau") launched 2G dual band GSM service in August of that year. Building the business based on the Hutchison model - network excellence, service innovation and quality customer service - Hutchison Telecom Macau has fast become another a success story for the Group. Hutchison Telecom Macau was awarded a 3G licence from the Macau government on 24 October 2006. Leveraging the Group's successful 3G experience in Hong Kong, Hutchison Telecom Macau adopted the 3 brand and officially lauched "Turbo 3G" mobile broadband service in 2007, delivering dynamic contents to its customers.