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Compare cell phones with M3 hearing aid compatibility or higher using the tool below. Phones shown by default have M3 hearing aid compatibility, but you can use the selector tool to see phones with more hearing aid compatibility ratings such as M4, M3/T4, and M4/T4. The guide below also goes more into detail about hearing aid cell phones.
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Since technology has moved from analog to digital, accessibility for those who are hard of hearing or deaf has become a real concern. Although major improvements in wireless technology have resulted in added features and better efficiency, digital technology can cause buzzing sounds or other interference, making it hard for a hearing aid user to hear a conversation over the phone.
As a result, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made updates to the 1988 Hearing Aid Compatibility Act ("HAC Act”) in an effort to ensure the ability of hard of hearing and deaf individuals to use their digital wireless devices. Certain handsets have undergone special hearing aid compatibility testing and have been rated with HAC “T-Ratings” or "M-Ratings". These ratings are very helpful for hearing aid users to determine the leading phone that can meet or exceed their specific needs.
Devices that earn an M3 or M4 rating meet FCC requirements. That means that these devices are not as likely to be generating interference with hearing aids than those with no rating. Of the two ratings M4 is the highest rating.
Telecoils are small devices that have been installed in some hearing aids for the purpose of using them with telephones along with other devices for assistive listening. Some hearing aids are built with telecoils built in, but others are not. Cell phones that have a T3 or T4 rating generally are considered best for consumers that use hearing aids equipped with telecoils.
A number of accessibility features are also available in these cell phones to help deaf or hard of hearing people:
According to extensive testing, certain devices have been shown to provide better performance with hearing aids. For example, there are five Apple iPhones from the 4s model up to the 6Plus that are considered to be in the "Best" category. They all have M3 and T4 ratings. Also, in that category are nine LG phones, two Blackberries, six HTC models, the Microsoft Lumia 640 and 640XL, as well as the Asus Zenfone 2E and the Kyocera DuraForce.
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