iPhone 18 Series Secures Indonesian Postel and TKDN Certifications

Postel Certification Data for Apple Models

According to Postel Komdigi records, three specific device models have successfully registered under certification numbers issued on Sept. 17, 2026. Certificate number 126632/DJID/2026 covers model A3717, designated as the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Certificate number 126630/DJID/2026 registers model A3714 as the iPhone 18 Pro. Meanwhile, certificate number 126629/DJID/2026 lists model A3720 under the marketing name iPhone Duo.

TKDN Compliance and Local Content Requirements

Before clearing the Postel testing phase, the latest Apple smartphone lineup fulfilled domestic content qualification requirements from the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin). Government TKDN portal data shows that all three Apple devices secured a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) score of 40 percent, satisfying the regulatory threshold for local market entry.

Projected Launch Timelines and Estimated Pricing

Device analyst Bagus Hernawan projects that retail sales for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in Indonesia will kick off on Oct. 16, 2026. That initial sales window is expected to coincide with the release of the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5. The iPhone Duo model is predicted to hit the market slightly later, between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2, 2026.

Estimated retail pricing for the Indonesian market varies by model. According to projections, the iPhone 18 Pro will start at Rp27,999,000, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max will start at Rp29,999,000. The iPhone Duo variant carries an estimated starting price of Rp44,999,000. Despite the completion of these two crucial certification stages, PT Apple Indonesia has not yet issued an official announcement regarding exact launch schedules or retail stock availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the new Apple devices pass Postel certification?

According to Detik iNET, the three smartphone lineups secured their telecommunications certification from the Ministry of Communication and Digital on Sept. 17, 2026.

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What is the TKDN score for the upcoming Apple smartphones?

Government TKDN data indicates that the devices achieved a local content score of 40 percent.

What are the expected retail prices for the new iPhones in Indonesia?

Analyst projections place the starting price at Rp27,999,000 for the iPhone 18 Pro, Rp29,999,000 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Rp44,999,000 for the iPhone Duo.