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Israeli Communications Reform Bill Passes Key Legislative Stages with Broad Changes
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israel’s Communications Reform Bill passed key committee readings, establishing a new regulatory authority, launching a free national app, and promoting competition and local content investment. The law aims to modernize the sector and will take effect within two years.
- 01The Communications Reform Bill passed second and third readings after 58 committee sessions.
- 02A new independent Communications Authority will replace existing regulators.
- 03A free national app will provide access to open channels and major sports events.
- 04New rules ban bundling expensive sports packages by rights holders.
- 05Content providers must invest part of revenues in original Israeli productions.
- 06The law will be implemented within 24 months with phased provisions.
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