The rows of exhibitors at the
world ‘s largest mobile phone fair MWC in Barcelona are thinning because of the
Coronavirus risk continues. Even the chip giant Intel .
the US telecom group AT&T and the Chinese
Smartphone providers Vivo canceled their participation on Tuesday. you
will stay away from the event out of caution because the
Health of employees and partners was a priority
Intel. Vivo and AT&T made similar comments.
Large exhibitors like Sony had previously and
Amazon , the telecom equipment supplier Ericsson
, the South Korean electronics group LG and the
Chip manufacturer Nvidia their participation in the MWC (Mobile
World Congress) canceled.
The newspaper “La Vanguardia” from Barcelona reported that
Organizer GSMA wanted to advise on Friday whether the fair
should be canceled. Then there is one that has been scheduled for a long time
Meeting, but now from the growing number of cancellations
are overshadowed, it said, citing GSMA circles.
The MWC, which runs from February 24th to 27th this year, is considered
is the most important event in the mobile communications industry worldwide
has grown steadily in recent years.
GSMA expected more than 100,000 visitors to the fair this year
and more than 2800 exhibitors. At the weekend they emphasized
Despite the first cancellations, organizers still held the fair,
and announced additional cleaning and disinfection measures.
In addition, all travelers from the Chinese crisis province
Hubei will be denied access to the MWC. People who are in
China has to provide proof that they are
Leaving country at least 14 days ago / so / DP / he
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