Achieving 100% Wireless Handset Model Hearing Aid Compatibility

Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection (TBT); Quality requirements (TBT); Consumer information, labelling (TBT)

Wireless handset model hearing aid compatibility; Hearing aids (excl. parts and accessories) (HS code(s): 902140); Quality (ICS code(s): 03.120); Aids for deaf and hearing-impaired people (ICS code(s): 11.180.15); Acoustics and acoustic measurements (ICS code(s): 17.140); Telephone equipment (ICS code(s): 33.050.10); Accessories (ICS code(s): 33.160.50)

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902140 - Hearing aids (excl. parts and accessories)

03.120 - Quality; 11.180.15 - Aids for deaf and hearing impaired people; 17.140 - Acoustics and acoustic measurements; 33.050.10 - Telephone equipment; 33.160.50 - Accessories

Proposed rule - In this document, the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission") tentatively concludes that requiring 100% of all handset models to be certified as hearing aid-compatible is an achievable object and seeks comment on revising the definition of hearing aid compatibility to include Bluetooth connectivity technology. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on a number of implementation proposals related to this tentative conclusion.

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