Press Release
For Immediate Release

Hong Kong, April 19, 2004 - Microsoft® today announced the Residential Broadband service offered by Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC) has been certified as Xbox Live^TM compatible Internet service in Hong Kong.

With a built in hard drive and an Ethernet port, Xbox® is the only video game system developed from the ground up for online gaming. By getting an Xbox Live Starter Kit and subscribing to a hi-speed Internet connection service, Xbox gamers are able to talk and compete with nearly another 750,000 gamers in the global Xbox Live community.

"We have actively engaged with Hutchison Global Communications in the past few months to certify its broadband services qualifying the Internet connection requirements for Xbox Live." said Yolanda Chan, Asia Sales Director, Home and Entertainment Division, Microsoft Hong Kong Limited, "subscribers to HGC Residential Broadband will find themselves steadily in touch to Xbox Live when they are in the course of thrilling gameplay with some other gamers from all around the world."

Steve Lam, Sales and Marketing Director of Hutchison Global Communications Limited, said, "We are the only Internet service provider in Hong Kong to deliver dedicated symmetrical bandwidth up to 10Mbps to residential users over the largest self-owned full optical fibre network. The introduction of Xbox Live is poised to further fuel the popularity of online games. Compatible for Xbox Live, our Residential Broadband service empowers users of Xbox Live a speedy gameplay over a multi-player setting. Our bandwidth capabilities are also exemplified when the user hosts a game session on Xbox Live. Broadband customers can now experience the genuine difference and edge of our broadband service."

"Speed matters, especially in multi-player games. HGC Residential Broadband is recognized for its high bandwidth by our Xbox Live Beta Testers. We are excited to partner with Hutchison Global Communications to enable customers of hi-speed Internet connection, taking them to the vibrant online gaming experience," concluded Yolanda Chan.

    Stay tuned! Only 10 days to Xbox Live!

About Hutchison Global Communications

Hutchison Global Communications Limited ("HGC") is a member of Hutchison Global Communications Holdings Limited ("HGCH" group, stock code : 757, a listed company on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong).

Since its establishment in 1995, HGC is committed to building its own network infrastructure. The Company now owns and operates the largest full fibre-optic network in Hong Kong. Together with the scalability of its global bandwidth capacity and direct links to Mainland China networks, HGC provides instant connectivity to regions including Asia, North America and Europe.

Riding on HGC's advanced fibre-optic technology, customers enjoy its leading-edge services such as Ethernet symmetrical broadband access, corporate data transmission solutions, International Private Leased Circuit Services, Internet Protocol Transit Services, as well as quality local and overseas call services. Building on its leading presence in Hong Kong, HGC is also establishing a further strategic foothold in the global marketplace. For more details, please visit www.hgc.com.hk

About Xbox Live

Xbox Live, which launched in the United States Nov. 15, 2002, allows gamers to play multiplayer Xbox games with other gamers everywhere via a broadband connection. With a built-in hard drive and Ethernet port, the Xbox console is the only video game system built from the ground up for online gaming. Xbox Live enables gamers to easily find their friends; talk to other players during gameplay through the Xbox Communicator headset; download current statistics and new levels and characters to their Xbox hard drive; and play online - all exclusive features to Xbox Live.

About Xbox

Xbox (http://www.xbox.com) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The new tagline, "it's good to play together," captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device.

© 2004 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox Live, the Live logo, and the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries, and are used under license from Microsoft. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Media inquiries, please contact:

Hutchison Global Communications
Agnes Chan
Senior Manager - Public Relations
Tel: (852) 2128 6708
Email: pr@hgc.com.hk

Microsoft Hong Kong Ltd
Amy Chau
Xbox Senior PR Officer
Tel: 2804 4796 / 9103 2125
Email: v-achau@microsoft.com

Customer inquiries, please contact:

Xbox Customer Service Hotline: 800 964 215
Or visit: www.xbox.com/hk