this The sale and import of all iPhones and iPads with 5G technology are banned in Colombia. This prohibition arises through an injunction granted to Ericsson on a standard basic patent. The same request is made in the United States of America looking for the same Ericsson; Ban Apple devices using 5G.

Ericsson wants Apple to pay $5 per device sold and Apple, understanding that these are key patents known as FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-discriminatory) This type of patent cannot have abusive prices, and Ericsson will likely have to disclose how much it paid other companies using them in the US lawsuit.

Colombia bans the sale of several iPhones with 5G

But the Colombian case is different, in this case judge agreed with Ericsson and Apple won’t be able to sell 5G devices in the country Until the patent trial is done. Something aggravating, considering that the 5G network is currently not working in Colombia.

The Bogota Track 043 Civil Court, a court in the Colombian capital Bogota, found that Apple’s 5G iPhones and iPads violated claim 13 of Colombia’s patent number 13. Declared required for the 5G standard and given to Ericsson in 2019, NC2019/0003681 will be valid until December 2037.

iPhone 13 can no longer be sold in Colombia

Which iPhone and iPad models cannot be sold in Colombia?

We have many 5G-enabled iPhone models and the latest iPads with cellular connectivity. all these devices they can no longer be sold in Colombia, at least until Apple manages to delay the decision to trial. The list of banned iPhones in Colombia is as follows:

• iPhone SE 2022
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max

As for the banned iPad models, we’ve got the latest ones. iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini with cellular over 5G. Wi-Fi-only iPads can still be sold without major problems.

preliminary court decision Bans Apple from importing, selling, marketing and advertising iPhone and iPad in Colombia. Apple must also “alert and communicate” with stores, social media platform owners, media outlets and e-commerce platforms to ensure compliance.