Indonesia bans sale and use of iPhone 16 series | Infinium-tech

The Indonesian government has effectively banned the sale and use of iPhone 16 series and Apple Watch 10 series devices in the country. The ban is a direct result of Apple’s unfulfilled investment commitments in the country, as Cupertino had previously promised to invest more than IDR 1.71 trillion ($109 million) in local R&D facilities.

If there is an iPhone 16 that can work in Indonesia, that means I can say that the device is illegal. Please inform us.” – Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Indonesia Industry Minister

According to the latest data, Apple has so far invested IDR 1.48 trillion ($95 million) to prevent the Indonesian Industry Ministry from issuing International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) certification for iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 devices. Have forced.

state news agency between made clear Tourists and airline crew members are allowed to bring and use up to two iPhone 16 series devices in Indonesia, but they cannot sell those devices locally as it would violate sanctions.

Indonesian law states that foreign companies operating in the country are required to provide 40% local content as part of Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification. The local government has three options for companies – manufacturing products locally, developing software locally or setting up R&D centres.

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