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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: M3/T4.
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.)