Apple's newest generation of cell phones iPhone 16 The iPhone 16 is expected to be launched in September, but recent online news indicates that the iPhone 16 may not be available in Taiwan in time for the first wave of sales.
Rumor has it that the reason isNational Communications Communications Commission (NCC)Failure to complete in time the type examination of telecommunications-controlled RF equipment, including the iPhone 16.
The reason why iPhone 16 won't be available in September is because of NCC?
iPhone 16 As Apple's flagship AI phone this year, it is expected to hit the market in September, but if the NCC fails to complete the type verification by the end of August, it may affect the launch schedule in Taiwan.
In this regard, NCC Director Secretary Huang Wenzhe said that the contingency plan has been prepared, and is discussing the revision of the key points of operation, and consider authorizing the business unit to act on behalf of the deliberation, in order to avoid the impact on consumers.
Reasons why iPhone 16 is not available
The reason why the iPhone 16 cannot be launched is related to the shortage of NCC members. This in turn may affect the recent type approval process, especially the upcoming iPhone 16, which may not be able to pass the approval in time.
According to the regulations, the import approval of telecom radio frequency control equipment has to be scrutinized and confirmed by the committee.NCC director secretary Huang Wenzhe said that since there are only three members, the scrutiny can not be carried out, and will study to adjust the procedure to minimize the impact.
"NCC Commissioners' big retreat, scrutiny of manpower shortage
On July 16, the Legislative Yuan passed a partial amendment to the Act on the Organization of the National Communication and Broadcasting Commission, which eliminated the "10,000-year clause" for reappointment of commissioners and explicitly stipulated that commissioners can only be reappointed once, and those who have already been reappointed are not allowed to be reappointed.
This means that four members whose terms are due to expire will be leaving at the end of July, leaving the NCC with just three members from August onwards, which could affect the passing of major resolutions.
What's the solution to the iPhone 16 unavailability problem?
NCC member vacancies are likely to become a regular occurrence, and may have an impact on the development of Taiwan's telecommunications industry in the future. Some academics have proposed the following points to improve the current situation.
1. Revision of the NCC Organization Act
According to the current NCC Organizational Law, products containing RF technology, Bluetooth communication, etc. must be approved by the NCC Review Committee before they can be put on the market.
Even if the internal unit has finished reviewing the iPhone 16, it still cannot be listed on the market without the approval of the review committee. If we want to change it to be listed after the unit audit, we need to amend the law, and the Legislative Yuan will not be able to deal with it until mid-August at the earliest, so it may not be possible to solve the problem in time.
2. Resolve the issue of nomination of NCC members
A scrutiny committee can be convened as long as the number of NCC members reaches half of the total number of members (i.e. four out of seven). As to how the nomination of new members is endorsed, this involves political consultation and is outside the scope of discussion.
Whether the iPhone 16 will be launched in Taiwan as scheduled is not yet certain, and the vacancy of NCC members exposes its administrative difficulties. Other new cell phones and tablets may be delayed as a result, so it is worth paying attention to how the NCC will solve the problem in the future.
NCC amends telecom equipment rules: iPhone 16 will be available in September as scheduled!
The NCC ultimately adjusted the telecommunications equipment import regulations by moving the consideration of telecommunications control of the manufacture and import of radio frequency equipment from Point 5 (Permit Cases) to Point 7 (Disposition Cases).
And according to the amendment, the Director or Acting Director will chair the meeting to decide, in order to maintain the basic business operation, to avoid the situation that iPhone and other products cannot be imported into Taiwan.
Therefore, iPhone 16 will be launched in Taiwan in September as scheduled!
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Conclusion
It is uncertain whether the iPhone 16 will be launched in Taiwan as scheduled, as the lack of manpower at the NCC has affected the progress of type approval. This incident highlights the challenges of the administrative system in the face of technological changes, and enhancing efficiency and flexibility will be the key to the future.
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