MWC Barcelona 2023: cutting through the noise

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More than 88,500 attendees from around 200 countries convened in-person to connect with industry partners and set their business agendas for 2023 and beyond. Over 2,400 companies displayed their latest innovations while showcasing the role of mobile technology. Announcements, demonstrations and discussions spanned the major themes shaping the future of the industry.
This report examines the key announcements and innovations that took centre stage at MWC, what came as a surprise, and what it all means for telecoms and the wider TMT industry.
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