All smartphones must have hearing aid compatibility
FCC: All smartphones must have hearing aid compatibility
"Americans with hearing loss will no longer be limited in their choice of technologies, features, and prices available in the mobile handset marketplace," wrote the FCC. The rule
FCC Sets 2026 Deadline For Hearing Aid Compatibility In Smartphones, All Companies Will Have To Comply
In addition to hearing aid compatibility, the FCC now mandates that smartphones must offer simpler Bluetooth pairing options.
All smartphones sold in the US should support hearing aids by 2026, FCC orders
Smartphone manufacturers are also required to ensure that their devices meet certain volume control benchmarks.
FCC: 100% of Mobile Phones Must Be Hearing Aid Compatible
Now that hearing aids are available over-the-counter, the FCC takes accessibility a step further with requirements for Bluetooth and volume control.
The FCC basically just ordered Android OEMs to step up their hearing aid game
The FCC has mandated that every phone sold in the US must be compatible with hearing aids. The commission also requires both Android OEMs and Apple to abandon proprietary Bluetooth standards that could interfere with hearing aid compatibility.
All smartphones will have to be compatible with all Bluetooth hearing aids
The FCC has announced new requirements for all smartphones to be compatible with all Bluetooth hearing aids, and one
FCC Requires That All Mobile Phones Must Be Compatible With Hearing Aids
Spread the loveIn a landmark move that prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new rule requiring all mobile phones to be compatible with hearing aids.
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