Overview of the Hearing Aid Compatibility Handset Report
On March 20, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) released an informational report titled 'Information by Handset' under document number DOC-343963A1.
The report presents a detailed compilation of unique mobile handsets offered by wireless service providers during the annual reporting period spanning January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. It documents the technical capabilities, frequency bands, and compliance ratings associated with hearing aid compatibility (HAC) regulations.
- Document Number: DOC-343963A1
- Issuing Bureau: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB)
- Release Date: March 20, 2017
- Reporting Period: January 01, 2016 – December 31, 2016
Scope of Handset Data and Regulatory Metrics
The published dataset aggregates operational and technical details across hundreds of device models from major handset manufacturers, including Alcatel, Apple, BlackBerry, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and ZTE.
For each device listed, the report captures specific regulatory parameters evaluated under FCC hearing aid compatibility standards to ensure consumers and service providers have transparent accessibility metrics.
- Handset maker and model designation
- Air interface technologies, including GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS, LTE, iDEN, and Wi-Fi
- Operating frequency bands across 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 2.5 GHz, and 5.0 GHz ranges
- M-Ratings measuring radio frequency interference reduction for acoustic coupling
- T-Ratings measuring inductive coupling capability for telecoil-equipped hearing aids
- Total number of wireless service providers offering each specific handset variant