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US Information Concerning the Federal
Communications Commission (“FCC”)
Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility
with Wireless Devices
When wireless devices are used near hearing devices (such as hearing
aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or
whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others
to this interference, and wireless devices also vary in the amount of
interference that they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings to assist hearing
device users in finding wireless devices that may be compatible with
their hearing devices. Not all wireless devices have been rated. Wireless
devices that are rated will have the rating displayed on the box together
with other relevant approval markings.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s
hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device is vulnerable
to interference, you may not be able to use a rated wireless device
successfully. Consulting with your hearing health professional and
testing the wireless device with your hearing device is the best way to
evaluate it for your personal needs.
This smartphone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for
some of the wireless technologies that the smartphone uses. However,
other wireless technologies may be used in this smartphone that have
not been tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the
different features of your smartphone thoroughly and in different
locations to determine if you hear any interfering noise when using this
smartphone with your hearing aid or cochlear implant. Consult your
wireless service provider about its return and exchange policies, and for
information about hearing aid compatibility.
Hearing aid compatibility rating for this smartphone: M4/T3
How the ratings work
M-Ratings: Wireless devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements
and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than
wireless devices that are not labeled. M4 is the better or higher of
the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Wireless devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and
are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch”
or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated wireless devices. T4 is the better
or higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have
telecoils in them.)
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of
interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health
professional may help you find results for your hearing device. The
more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience
interference noise from wireless devices.
For more information about the actions that the FCC has taken with
regard to hearing aid compatibility with wireless devices and other
steps that the FCC has taken to ensure that individuals with disabilities
have access to telecommunications services, visit www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.
FCC ID: 2ACCJH120