In one country, the sale of the new iPhone 16 line was banned: the reason will surprise you

The sale of iPhone 16/Apple has been banned in Indonesia

The Indonesian government has actually banned the sale and use of iPhone 16 series and Apple Watch 10 series devices in the country. The reason will definitely surprise you.

The ban is a direct result of Apple's unfulfilled investment commitments in Indonesia, as Cupertino previously pledged to finance more than 1.71 trillion Indonesian rupiah (109 million US dollars) to local research centers. The publication writes about itGSMArena.

If there is an iPhone 16 that can work in Indonesia, that means I can claim that the device is illegal. Tell us about it,
said Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Indonesia's Minister of Industry

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Apple has recently invested 1.48 trillion Indonesian rupiah ($95 million), prompting Indonesia's Ministry of Industry block the issuance of International Mobile Equipment Identifier (IMEI) certificates for iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 devices.

Tourists can import up to two devices of the iPhone 16 series/Photo by Apple

State news agency Antara specified that tourists and crew members aircraft are allowed to import and use in Indonesia up to two iPhone 16 series devices, but they cannot sell these devices in the local market as this would be a violation of the restrictions.

According to Indonesian law, foreign companies must provide 40% local component to operate in the country as part of the domestic component level certification (TKDN). Companies can meet these requirements by producing products locally, developing software locally, or establishing research and development centers.