December 27, 2004

Israel Restricts Cellphone Pornography

The Israeli communications ministry said Sunday that it had amended licenses for cellphone operators to restrict access to pornographic services, following complaints that too many children had been exposed to the material, reports The New York Times.

"The ministry said in a statement that it would restrict the transmission of pornography through video clips and movies on cellphones that use high-speed third-generation networks. Adults would still be allowed to use the services by entering a code and proving their identity as an adult, the ministry said."