On November 16, 2018, the FCC released a Report and Order amending the hearing aid compatibility (“HAC”) reporting requirements for wireless service providers. In short, the order changes the emphasis for disseminating HAC information to consumers from FCC reports to service provider websites, requiring service providers to post additional information on their websites about the … Continue Reading
If you're planning to help refresh the record in the FCC's ongoing proceedings on hearing aid compatibility requirements, we've now know the deadlines for comments.… Continue Reading
Out for comment: A proposed shift to a function-based (rather than technology-based) regulatory approach, and mandatory 100% HAC compliance… Continue Reading
The relevant definition of "auditory assistance device" has heretofore limited these devices to applications for providing auditory assistance to "handicapped persons." But no longer.… Continue Reading
Following its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking late last year, the FCC has updated its technical standards for hearing aid compatibility of wireless phones.… Continue Reading
Last month the FCC proposed new technical standards for evaluating the compatibility of wireless devices and hearing aids. The Federal Register has now published due dates for comments on these proposals.… Continue Reading
The FCC requires manufacturers and wireless service providers to offer a variety of cellphone handsets that carry certain ratings for hearing aid compatibility.… Continue Reading
The FCC is looking to expand the use of unlicensed auditory assistance devices in the 72-76 MHz band to include simultaneous language translation for both disabled and non-disabled persons.… Continue Reading
