Pantech Cell phone Manuale Utente

On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission 
(FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the  
exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility 
Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be  
compatible with hearing-aids. The intent of the HAC Act is to 
ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons 
with hearing disabilities.

While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices 
(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 noise, and phones also 
vary in the amount of interference they generate.

The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for 
wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may 
be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been 
rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label 
located on the box.

The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the 
user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device  
happens to be 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 
that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.

Hearing devices may also be rated. Your 
hearing device manufacturer or hearing 
health professional may help you find this 
rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing 
device is relatively immune to interference 
noise. The hearing aid and  wireless phone 
rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered 
acceptable for normal use.  A sum of 6 is considered for best use.

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