Indonesia Agrees Deal With Apple That Could End iPhone Sales Ban1 min read
Jakarta – In a major breakthrough, Indonesia has secured a $1 billion investment deal with Apple, opening the door for the return of iPhone 16 sales in the country. The agreement, finalized between the government and the tech giant, comes after months of negotiation following a ban imposed on the latest iPhone model for failing to meet local content regulations stated in a report.
Under the new deal, Apple will establish two new facilities in Indonesia—one in Bandung, West Java, to manufacture accessories, and another in Batam dedicated to producing AirTags through local suppliers. The investment plan, set to run from 2025 to 2028, also includes the construction of a semiconductor research and development center, marking the first of its kind in Asia.
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With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), officials have confirmed that steps will now be taken to approve a local content certificate, a key requirement for lifting the sales ban. The government had previously rejected a $100 million investment proposal from Apple, citing concerns over fairness, which led the company to significantly increase its offer.
Despite the restrictions, iPhone 16 models had been allowed into the country for personal use, though commercial sales remained prohibited. Similar regulations also impacted Google Pixel phones, which were banned for failing to meet the 40 percent local content requirement.
This latest agreement signals a strengthened partnership between Indonesia and Apple, ensuring continued investment in the country’s growing technology sector while enabling consumers to access the highly anticipated iPhone 16 lineup.
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