Nokia, Oracle, and Sony announce to withdrawal from Mobile World Congress 2021
After Ericsson announced its withdrawal from the GSMA MWC exhibition in Barcelona, Spain in June, Nokia also announced its withdrawal from the exhibition. According to reports, Oracle and Sony have also withdrawn.
“Sony Mobile has taken the decision that it will not be participating in MWC 2021,” said a spokesman for the company in a statement. “As the world increasingly shifts towards digital and online opportunities to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Sony Mobile will communicate in ways that can deliver our exciting product news to a wider audience.”
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In a statement, Nokia said: “After careful consideration, Nokia has decided not to have a physical presence at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2021. The health of our employees, customers, and partners is of paramount importance to us. Given the international nature of the event and with the global vaccine roll out still in its early phases, we have made the considered decision to instead participate in only the virtual event.”
In addition to Ericsson and Nokia, other companies such as Sony Mobile and Oracle have also confirmed that they will not send personnel to the Mobile World Congress for fear of infection.
Via: CNET
