HAC Wireless Devices
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

There are two measures used to determine a handsets ability to be considered hearing aid compatible. Digital handsets have a specific rating based on their abilty to reduce interference with hearing aids operating in acoustic mode; this is M rating which is rated on a scale from M1-M4, M4 being the best.
Handsets are also rated from T1 to T4 based on their ability to operate with hearing aids that contain a telecoil (a tightly wrapped piece of wire that converts sound into electromagnetic signals) and operate in inductive coupling mode. The FCC considers handsets to be HAC if they are rated a minimum of M3 for acoustic coupling and T3 for inductive coupling.
More information can be found on the FCC’s website located here: https://www.fcc.gov/hearing-aid-compatibility-wireless-telephones
To view information regarding hearing aid-compatible and non-hearing handset models, or, alternatively, a clearly marked list of hearing aid-compatible handset models that have been offered in the past 24 months, please view the Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative’s website: https://www.gari.info
Handsets are also rated from T1 to T4 based on their ability to operate with hearing aids that contain a telecoil (a tightly wrapped piece of wire that converts sound into electromagnetic signals) and operate in inductive coupling mode. The FCC considers handsets to be HAC if they are rated a minimum of M3 for acoustic coupling and T3 for inductive coupling.
More information can be found on the FCC’s website located here: https://www.fcc.gov/hearing-aid-compatibility-wireless-telephones
To view information regarding hearing aid-compatible and non-hearing handset models, or, alternatively, a clearly marked list of hearing aid-compatible handset models that have been offered in the past 24 months, please view the Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative’s website: https://www.gari.info
ASTAC’s device line up includes a variety of type with different capabilitys; these units are defined as follows:
- Smartphone – A device/handset that allows you to connect with others by talk, text, and web
- Standard Devices – A device/handset that enables communication through talk and text; basic voice and texting capabilities and limited web browsing which is device specific
- Tablet – A device/handset with mostly web capabilities which with certain applications can excel ones experience though video, voice, or messaging applications
- Data Only – A device/handset that is able to only access the internet often enabling other connected devices to access the web
Some handsets may be rated N/A, this indicates either it hasn’t been tested or the device doesn’t score high enough to establish a rank. If you would like to purchase a handset with a N/A rating, please test the device out to ensure it will work with your hearing aids. If you have questions related to our trial period, return policy, or HAC in general please speak with a Customer Experience Specialist.
Handsets with Wi-Fi calling capabilities may not have been tested for HAC in this calling mode.
List of HAC Devices at ASTAC
Compliant Phones
iPhone SE
iPhone 14
14 Plus
14 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung A12
Samsung A14
Samsung A54
Samsung S23
Samsung S23 Plus
Samsung S23 Ultra
Samsung S24
Samsung S24 Plus
Samsung S24 Ultra
Samsung A03
Samsung Z Flip 5
Samsung S21 FE
TCL Flip 2
TCL 30 Z
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung Galaxy A15
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 16
Samsung A52
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB
FCC ID
BCG-E4082A
BCG-E8138A
BCG-E8139A
BCG-E8141A
BCG-E8427A
BCG-E8431A
BCG-E8435A
BCG-E8439A
A3LSMF936U
A3LSMF721U
A3LSMA125U
ZCASMA146U
A3LSMA546U
A3LSMS911U
A3LSMS916U
A3LSMS918U
A3LSMS921U
A3LSMS926U
A3LSMS928U
ZCASMA037U
A3LSMF731U
A3LSMG990U
2ACCJN059
2ACCJH152
A3LSMF956U
A3LSMF741U
A3LSMA356U
A3LSMA156U
BCG-E8684A
BCG-E8666A
BCG-E8692A
BCG-E8688A
A3LSMA526U
BCG-E8140A
A3LSMS931U
A3LSMS936U
A3LSMS938U
Model Number
A2595
A2649
A2632
A2651
A2846
A2847
A2848
A2849
SM-F936U1
SM-F926U1
SM-A125U1
SM-A146U1
SM-A546U1
SM-S911
SM-S916
SM-S918
SM-S921
SM-S926
SM-S928U
SM-A037U1
SM-F731U1
SM-G990U1/DS
4058G-2A9CUS
4188O-AOFUS21
SM-F956U
SM-F741U
SM-A356U
SM-A155M
A3084
A3083
A3082
A3081
SM-A526U
A2650
SM-S931U
SM-S936U
SM-S938UZ
HAC RATING
M3, T4
M3, T4
M3, T4
M3, T4
M3, T4
M3, T4
M3, T4
M3, T4
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M4, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M4, T4
M4, T3
M4, T4
M3, T3
M4, T6
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T3
M3, T4
Pass - ANSI 2019
Pass - ANSI 2019
Pass - ANSI 2019
Last Updated 02/21/2024