Israel : Partner Communications announced that it has approximately 100,000 3G subscribers. Partner's CEO, Amikam Cohen, expressed his satisfaction from the rate of subscribers joining the 3G network, and stated that Partner offers the highest quality network and the widest range of services in Israel.

This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Partner's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.

About Partner

Partner Communications Company Ltd. (Partner) is a leading Israeli mobile communications operator providing GSM/ GPRS/ UMTS services and wire free applications under the orange(TM) brand. The Company commenced full commercial operations in January 1999 and, through its network, provides quality service and a range of features to 2.5 million subscribers in Israel (as of November 2005). Partner subscribers can use roaming services in 161 destinations using 344GSM networks. The Company launched its 3G service in 2004. Partner's ADSs are quoted on NASDAQ under the symbol PTNR and on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol PCCD. Its shares are quoted on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol PTNR.

Partner is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (Hutchison Telecom). Hutchison Telecom is a leading listed telecommunications operator (SEHK: 2332; NYSE: HTX) focusing on dynamic markets. It currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Hong Kong, and operates or is rolling out mobile telecommunication services in India, Israel, Macau, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Indonesia and Vietnam.