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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcatel | One Touch Ultra | M4 | T3 | TIER 1 |
| HTC | Desire 510 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| HTC | Desire 601 | M3 | T4 | TIER 3 |
| HTC | Desire C | M4 | T4 | TIER 3 |
| Huawei M866 | Ascend M866 | M4 | T3 | TIER 1 |
| Kyocera | Duraforce | M4 | T3 | TIER 2 |
| Kyocera | DuraXA | M4 | T4 | TIER 1 |
| LG VN170 | Fluid II/Envoy III | M4 | T4 | TIER 1 |
| LG UN272 | Freedom | M4 | T4 | TIER 2 |
| LG US375 | K8 | M4 | T4 | TIER 3 |
| LG LS696 | Optimus Elite | M4 | T3 | TIER 2 |
| LG AS695 | Optimus Plus | M4 | T3 | TIER 1 |
| LG AS730 | Optimus Select | M4 | T4 | TIER 2 |
| Motorola | Moto G | M3 | T4 | TIER 2 |
| Motorola | Moto G Play | M3 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Motorola W845 | Quantico | M4 | T3 | TIER 1 |
| Samsung R261 | Chrono | M4 | T4 | TIER 1 |
| Samsung SCH-R480 | Freeform 5 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SCH-R740C | Discover | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SMJ-330F | J3 | M3 | NA | TIER 2 |
| Samsung SGH-1535 | Galaxy S3 | M4 | T4 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SM-G800R | Galaxy S5 Mini | M4 | T3 | TIER 2 |
| Samsung SM-G920R7 | Galaxy S6 Edge | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SM-G925R7 | Galaxy S6 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SMG-930U | Galaxy S7 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung SMG-950U | Galaxy S8 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung R0973 | Grand Prime | M4 | T4 | TIER 2 |
| Samsung 1500 | Showcase | M4 | NA | TIER 1 |
| Samsung R0981 | Note 5 | M4 | T3 | TIER 3 |
| Samsung R0998 | Prevail 2 | M4 | T4 | TIER 2 |
| Samsung R680 | Repp | M4 | NA | TIER 1 |
| Unimax MXC-628 | Unimax 628 | M3 | T3 | TIER 1 |
Functionality level describes the general capabilities of the device. A Basic (Tier I) device offers voice and 1x data functions. An Advanced (Tier II) device offers higher data rates such as EVDO. Smartphones (Tier III) offers more advanced computer-like features such as full-featured email, personal organizer and often the ability to add applications.
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/
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/