China Mobile, the world's largest mobile carrier by users, plans to begin 4G wireless service in Hong Kong this month to win customers from rivals, including Telstra and PCCW.

The company will offer more than one 4G handset when it rolls out the service on April 25, Sean Lee, CEO of China Mobile Hong Kong Co, said yesterday, without elaborating. Ten 4G phones will be available for customers this year, he said.

China Mobile will become the second operator to offer 4G in Hong Kong after Telstra Corp's CSL Ltd. The 4G service lets users download games and videos on their phones at the fastest speeds available as operators compete in a city where the number of mobile users is twice the population.