Ericsson pulls out of MWC in Barcelona over virus concerns
MWC is the telecoms industry’s biggest annual event but the Swedish company says the move is a ‘responsible business decision’
07 February 2020 - 17:41
London — Ericsson has withdrawn from the telecoms industry’s biggest annual event to protect its staff and visitors from the coronavirus outbreak.
The Swedish maker of mobile networks said on Friday that it had pulled out of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona, due to be held on February 24 to 27. As one of the largest exhibitors, with thousands of visitors in its hall each day, Ericsson said it could not guarantee the health and safety of employees and customers...
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