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best rating): an “M” rating for reduced interference making it easier to hear
conversations on the phone when using the hearing aid microphone, and a
“T” rating that enables the phone to be used with hearing aids operating in
the telecoil mode thus reducing unwanted background noise.
How will I know which wireless phones are hearing aid compatible?
The Hearing Aid Compatibility rating is displayed on the wireless phone box.
A phone is considered Hearing Aid Compatible for acoustic coupling
(microphone mode) if it has an “M3” or “M4” rating. A digital wireless phone
is considered Hearing Aid Compatible for inductive coupling (telecoil mode)
if it has a “T3” or “T4” rating.
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some
of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some
newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested
yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features
of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing
aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise.
Consult your service provider about its return and exchange policies and for
information on hearing aid compatibility.
How will I know if my hearing aid will work with a particular digital
wireless phone?
You’ll want to try a number of wireless phones so that you can decide which
works the best with your hearing aids. You may also want to talk with your
hearing aid professional about the extent to which your hearing aids are
immune to interference, if they have wireless phone shielding, and whether
your hearing aid has a HAC rating.