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All mobile phones must be hearing aid compatible under new FCC rules
The FCC Thursday issued rules requiring that all mobile phones -- including smartphones -- sold in the U.S. be compatible with hearing aids. The news
The FCC Thursday issued rules requiring that all mobile phones — including smartphones — sold in the U.S. be compatible with hearing aids. The FCC has not yet issued a specific timeline for compliance, only noting that the rules will be fully in effect “after a transition period.” The rules discourage handset makers from instituting proprietary Bluetooth coupling, which could limit device compatibility with over-the-counter hearing aids. Under the new rules, companies will be required to note on their website if a given handset is compatible with hearing aids.
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