Hearing Aid Compatibility
Choice Wireless offers a number of phones with special features, some of which allow for those with disabilities to easily use certain devices. In our commitment to provide all our customers with devices that meet specific needs, we offer a variety of devices with different features to help you match the one that is best for you. Some features that our devices may include are aid with Visual, Hearing/Speech, Cognitive, and/or Physical impairment.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to help hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results 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 phone successfully. Trying out the 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. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Choice Wireless offers a range of devices that meet these standards including the following:
Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to help hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results 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 phone successfully. Trying out the 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. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Choice Wireless offers a range of devices that meet these standards including the following:
| HANDSET | MARKETING NAME | M RATING | T RATING | FUNCTIONALITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyocera E4510 | DuraXA | M4 | T4 | TIER 2 |
| LG US375 | K8 | M3 | T3 | TIER 1 |
| LG AS992 | G5 | M3 | T3 | TIER 1 |
| LG G710ULM | ThinQ | M3 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| LG X220QMA | K8S | M4 | T3 | TIER 1 |
| LG Q710ULM | Stylo 4 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| LG VN170 | Revere III | M4 | T4 | TIER 1 |
| Motorola | Moto G4 Play | M4 | T4 | TIER 2 |
| Motorola XT1922-9 | Moto G6 Play | M4 | T4 | TIER 2 |
| Samsung SCH-R270 | Chrono | M4 | T4 | TIER 1 |
| Samsung SCH-R740 | Discover | M4 | T3 | TIER 1 |
| Samsung SM-J327R7 | Galaxy J3 | M3 | T4 | TIER 2 |
| Samsung SM-J337R7 | J3+ Top | M3 | T3 | TIER 2 |
| Samsung SM-950U1 | Galaxy Note 8 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SM-N960U1 | Galaxy Note 9 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SM-N970BK | Galaxy Note 10 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung RSCH-R970 | Galaxy S4 | M4 | NA | TIER 1 |
| Samsung SM-G925R7 | Galaxy S6 | M4 | T3 | TIER 2 |
| Samsung SMG-930R7 | Galaxy S7 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SMG-950U | Galaxy S8 | M3 | T4 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SM-G960U1 | Galaxy S9 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SM-G970U1 | Galaxy S10e | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
Updated 1/9/2020
Functionality level describes the general capabilities of the device:
TIER 1 - Devices with basic features/functionality and supports entry-level data speeds.
TIER 2 - Devices with advanced features/functionality and supports higher data speeds.
TIER 3 - Devices with most advanced features/functionality that works best with faster data speeds.
To view the FCC web page containing information about wireless HAC and service providers’ obligations click here: https://www.fcc.gov/hearing-aid-compatibility-wireless-telephones.
To learn about the Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative click here: http://gari.info/
TIER 1 - Devices with basic features/functionality and supports entry-level data speeds.
TIER 2 - Devices with advanced features/functionality and supports higher data speeds.
TIER 3 - Devices with most advanced features/functionality that works best with faster data speeds.
To view the FCC web page containing information about wireless HAC and service providers’ obligations click here: https://www.fcc.gov/hearing-aid-compatibility-wireless-telephones.
To learn about the Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative click here: http://gari.info/