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phone. The use of belt-clips, and similar accessories should not contain
metallic components holsters in its assembly. The use of accessories that
do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements and should be avoided.
FCC hearing-aid compatibility (HAC)
When wireless devices are used near hearing devices (such as 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, and wireless devices also vary in the amount of interference
that they generate. To comply with FCC HAC requirements, the wireless
telephone industry has developed ratings to assist hearing device users in
finding wireless devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
Not all wireless devices have been rated. Wireless devices that are rated
will have the rating displayed on the box together with other relevant
approval markings.
The ratings are not guaranteed. Results will 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 wireless device
successfully. Consulting with your hearing health professional and testing
the wireless device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it
for your personal needs.
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some
of the wireless technologies that the smartphone uses. However, other
wireless technologies may be used in this smartphone that have not been
tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features
of your smartphone thoroughly and in different locations to determine if
you hear any interfering noise when using this smartphone with your
hearing aid or cochlear implant. Consult your wireless service provider
about its return and exchange policies, and for information about hearing
aid compatibility.
Hearing aid compatibility rating for this phone: M4/T3.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely
to generate less interference to hearing devices than wireless devices that
are not labeled. M4 is the better or higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely
to be more usable with hearing devices than unrated wireless devices. T4
is the better or higher of the two ratings.
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some
of the wireless technologies that it uses.
For more information about the actions that the FCC has taken with regard
to hearing aid compatibility with wireless devices and other steps that the
