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Israeli Regulator Considers Over 17 Million Shekel Fine Against Sunny Cellular for Anti-Competitive Practices

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Israeli Regulator Considers Over 17 Million Shekel Fine Against Sunny Cellular for Anti-Competitive Practices
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

What happened

The Israeli Competition Authority is considering a fine over 17 million shekels against Sunny Cellular for allegedly harming parallel imports of Samsung phones from the Palestinian Authority. Sunny complained to Samsung about parallel imports, which the authority says could mislead consumers and reduce competition. Sunny may face penalties under a recent law protecting parallel imports, with the final decision pending.

  • 01Israeli regulator may fine Sunny Cellular over 17 million shekels for harming parallel imports.
  • 02Sunny complained to Samsung about parallel imports from Palestinian Authority territories.
  • 03Parallel importer claimed authorized status and offered official warranty services.
  • 04Sunny alleged parallel devices were better models sold cheaper, sharing details with Samsung.
  • 05Authority says Sunny’s actions could stop parallel imports, violating competition law.
  • 06Sunny can respond before final decision; law restricts info sharing harming parallel imports.

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Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew36 minutes ago
Israeli Regulator Considers Over 17 Million Shekel Fine Against Sunny Cellular for Anti-Competitive Practices
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Competition Authority Considers Over 17 Million Shekel Fine Against Samsung Importer for Undermining Parallel Imports
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Competition Authority Considers Over 17 Million Shekel Fine Against Samsung Importer Sunny
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Competition Authority Considers 17 Million Shekel Fine Against Samsung Importer Sunny
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Samsung Importer Faces 17 Million Shekel Fine for Blocking Cheaper Parallel Imports
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Regulator Considers $4.7 Million Fine Against Sunny Communications Over Parallel Import Allegations

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