(Telecompaper) China Mobile will commercially launch 4G mobile services on 18 December. The operator will offer the services under a new brand, He, which means "harmonious". The government is expected to issue 4G licences before the start of the new services. The 4G service will initially be available in Beijing, Guangzhou and Chongqing with Shanghai to follow later, the Shanghai Daily reports. Users will be able to subscribe to the 4G service without having to change their number.