ASTAC Hearing Aid Compatible Phones
| Comliant Phones | Air Interface | Frequency Band | Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating | Availability | Functuality* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola RAZR V3/V3i | GSM | 850 MHz | M3/T3 Rated | In Stock | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Motorola RAZR V3e | GSM | 850 MHz | M3/T3 Rated | In Stock | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Motorola EM330 | GSM | 850 MHz | M3 Rated | In Stock | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Nokia 2720 | GSM | 850 MHz | M3/T3 Rated | In Stock | 1,2,3,5 |
| Nokia 2760 | GSM | 850 MHz | M3/T3 Rated | In Stock | 1,2,4,5 |
| Nokia 6085 | GSM | 850 MHz | M3/T3 Rated | In Stock | 1,2,4,5 |
| Samsung A436 | GSM | 850 MHz | M3/T3 Rated | In Stock | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Samsung B3310 | GSM | 850 MHz | M3/T3 Rated | In Stock | 1,2,3,4,5 |
*Functionality Key: [ Voice=1, SMS(Text)=2, Data=3, MP3=4, Camera=5 & Other=6 ]
What the "M" and "T" ratings mean:
The FCC’s hearing aid compatibility requirements address hearing aids that operate in either of two modes – acoustic coupling ("M" rating) or inductive coupling ("T" rating). Hearing aids operating in acoustic coupling mode receive through a microphone and then amplify all sounds surrounding the user, including both desired sounds, such as a telephone’s audio signal, and unwanted ambient noise. Hearing aids operating in inductive coupling mode turn off the microphone to avoid amplifying unwanted ambient noise, instead using a telecoil to receive only audio signal-based magnetic fields generated by inductive coupling-capable telephones. The FCC’s "M" and "T" ratings indicate whether a handset can be expected to function well with a hearing aid and are generally marked clearly on the handset packaging. The "M" or "T" rating does not guarantee that the handset will function without distortion or noise, so ASTAC recommends that you test the handset before purchasing.
What our levels of functionality mean:
ASTAC offers HAC-compatible handsets and devices in two price categories, including low-cost to moderate-cost ("Value") ($50 - $125), and high-end ("Feature Rich") (>$125). Costs generally correlate with the number of features, but, if through experience, ASTAC finds that a certain handset contains features that work well with hearing aids, such as volume control, it will be labeled accordingly with an "Feature Rich" level for functionality. ASTAC’s sales staff is trained to assist all existing and prospective customers looking for a HAC-compliant device/handset. HAC-compatible handsets and devices vary in their inherent "levels of functionality," but typically at least one (1) HAC-compliant handset/device with features and services typical of its price category can be found that meets each customer’s price range.
