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Residents of Israel can officially purchase the Android-based BlackBerry Priv for the first time. The smartphone is being sold via Accel Telecom Ltd and Partner on its website, and it is also available in select retail stores.
People in that country can buy the Priv for 4,299 ILS (excluding VAT). You can also check out more information on the smartphone itself by read our extensive review of the Priv.
Source: BlackBerry
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