Accessibility at MWC Barcelona 2021

Please email GSMA at [email protected] up to two weeks before the event (by Friday 4Monday 14th February 2022) with any questions or to request any of the services available below.

Taxi

• Adapted taxis can stop at the designated areas in the venue taxi ranks

Private Car

• Drop off: We have a dedicated area at the VIP car pick up/drop off area at CC3. A car sticker needs to be requested in advance. Please contact: [email protected]
• Access: Adapted parking spaces are available in Parking B and F. Car owners must present a valid disability sticker in the car

Public Transportation

• The three closest metro stations to Fira Gran Via venue have adapted elevators (Europa Fira on FGC/ L9S, Fira on L9S and Foc on L10S)

• Wheelchair accessibility is available at the venue entrance
• Each hall has at least one adapted lift available which connects with the upper walkway
• All toilets in Fira Gran Via have at least one adapted toilet for both men and women
• Wheelchair spaces are reserved at all auditoriums
• We are happy to help make arrangements for wheelchair users to access all our features

Guide Dogs are allowed at MWC Barcelona, but in order to gain admission to the event, the owner of the dog will be required to present legal documentation. The individual presenting the card must be the person to whom the card is issued and the dog credentials must correspond to the dog identified on the card. Owners must be responsible for cleaning after their dog. If you need access to the event with a guide dog, please contact GSMA.

Companion Pass Request

Attendees with disabilities who require the assistance of a companion during the event, can request a Companion Pass from GSMA up to two weeks before the event. The following rules apply to the Companion Passes:

• A companion pass will be provided once legal proof of the disability is presented

• The companion pass will match the badge type of the designated badge holder
• The companion pass is not transferrable
• The bearer of the companion pass must be accompanied by the person with an accessibility designated badge at all times
• The companion pass holder does not have access to any events on their own
• Information on access and obtaining a pass will be available soon

Services not available at MWC Barcelona

• Devices that are personal or individually prescribed, such as prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids or wheelchairs.
• Services of a personal nature, such as assistance in eating, toileting or dressing, or the pushing of wheelchairs
• Connection to sound boards
• Push services for mobility reduced attendees
• Interpreters to accompany individuals within the venue, satellite events or parties.