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Safety
phones be compatible with hearing-
aids. The intent of the HAC Act is
to ensure reasonable access to
telecommunications services for
persons with hearing disabilities.
While some wireless phones are
used near some hearing devices
(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 noise, and phones also
vary in the amount of interference
they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has
developed a rating system for
wireless phones, to assist hearing
device users to find phones that
may be compatible with their
hearing devices. Not all phones have
been rated. Phones that are rated
have the rating on their box or a
label located on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees.
Results will vary depending on the
user's hearing device and hearing
loss. If your hearing device happens
to be vulnerable to interference, you
may not be able to use a rated
phone successfully. Trying out the
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phone with your hearing device is
the best way to evaluate it for your
personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4
meet FCC requirements and are
likely to generate less interference
to hearing devices than phones that
are not labeled. M4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4
meet FCC requirements and are
likely to generate less interference
to hearing devices than phones that
are not labeled. T4 is the better/
higher of the two ratings.
Hearing devices may also be rated.
Your hearing device manufacturer or
hearing health professional may
help you find this rating. Higher
ratings mean that the hearing
device is relatively immune to
interference noise. The hearing aid
and wireless phone rating values are
then added together. A sum of 5 is
considered acceptable for normal
use. A sum of 6 is considered for
best use.