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According to HAC policy (KDB 285076), we state this handset has not been rated for hearing aid
compatibility with respect to the WiFi capability.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) with Mobile Phones
When some mobile 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 ratings for some of their mobile phones, to
assist hearing device users in finding 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 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.
T-Ratings:
Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing
device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the
two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device
manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device. The more
immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from mobile phones.
To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained, secondary transmitters
such as Bluetooth
®
and WLAN components must be disabled during a call.
AT&T HAC Statement
AT&T HAC Statement
Bluetooth QDID B015810