Ericsson Pulls Out of Biggest Mobile Event Due to Virus
- Conference organizer says MWC Barcelona will still proceed
- Nokia, BT say they’re keeping attendance under review
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Ericsson AB withdrew from the telecommunications industry’s biggest annual event to protect its staff and visitors from the coronavirus outbreak.
The Swedish maker of mobile networks said Friday it had pulled out of MWC Barcelona, due to be held on Feb. 24 to Feb. 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. Conference organizers said the event will proceed.