3 is Ireland's newest mobile phone network. It was awarded a 3G mobile phone licence in Ireland in June 2002 and has recently launched its services to consumers.

3 is a young business, challenging the existing market and its practices. We have created a new global network, with new rules that have changed the whole mobile proposition. Our video mobile (3G) network means that we can offer a range of exciting new mobile services.

3 Ireland is owned 100% by Hutchison Whampoa which is one of Hong Kong's biggest companies with a successful track record in global telecommunications. Backed by strong and experienced stakeholders, we are building a business that provides first class products and services. We are at the forefront of this technology and are blazing the trail as leaders in the video mobile (3G) industry.

Hutchison Whampoa has numerous mobile telecommunications businesses around the world. The company also has four other core business areas: ports and related services; property and hotels; retail and manufacturing; and energy and infrastructure.