The Communications Ministry has banned the import of iPhone 4s. The ministry rejected importers applications to import Apple's latest smartphone, but were told that until Israeli mobile carriers launch iPhone 4s, the ministry will not issue a certificate for a new device and will not allow it into the country.The Communications Ministry previously banned iPod imports on the same grounds, until massive public pressure forced Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon to change his mind. RELATED:iPhone app aims to become Foursquare for parents, babies iPads barred from country due to Wi-Fi specifications var ord = window.ord || Math.floor(Math.random() * 1e16);document.write('');In a partial reform of Israel's telecommunications market, importers can only import devices already sold in Israel by mobile carriers, and which comply with all international standards. Since the mobile carriers have not yet launched the iPhone 4s, nor have they received any permits for it, importers cannot import it. The Communications Ministry said in response, "Following the request by the importers and mobile carriers on this matter, the ministry is in the approval process, and commercial imports of the devices will be approved as soon as possible." Although the Knesset passed the reform of telecommunications devices last year, the reform has not been implemented because the Communications Ministry has not prepared the formal documentation and standards.
