Philips turns off mobile phones

Philips is to sell its remaining mobile phone activities to Chinese firm China Electronics Corporation (CEC). The deal covers marketing and sales operations, plus a small development unit. The Telegraaf points out that Philips’ mobile phone activities generate turnover of some €400 mln a year, while market leader Nokia booked sales of €20.8 bn last year.

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