Overview and Reporting Scope
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) released an extensive index documenting all unique mobile handsets offered by wireless service providers during the reporting period from January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011. The publication compiles compliance information and operational characteristics submitted by nationwide and regional providers.
The compiled report provides standardized technical parameters across multi-vendor handset inventories, detailing air interface technologies, operating frequency bands, hearing aid compatibility (HAC) ratings, and Wi-Fi capability.
- Document Index: DOC-313052 (Attachments DOC-313052A1 and DOC-313052A2)
- Reporting Period: January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011
- Responsible Bureau: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB)
- Subject Matter: Service Provider All Unique Handsets (HAC Ratings and Technical Characteristics)
Technical Parameters and Classification Metrics
The data repository outlines the technical profile of each device marketed or distributed by service providers. Specific metrics track compliance with FCC hearing aid compatibility regulations for both acoustic and inductive coupling.
For each handset entry, the registry records radio frequency (RF) emission ratings (M-ratings from M1 to M4) and inductive coupling ratings (T-ratings from T1 to T4), as well as wireless networking interfaces and carrier distribution figures.
- Handset Maker and Model: Commercial model names, marketing designations, and manufacturer identities.
- Air Interfaces: Radio access technologies including CDMA, GSM, WCDMA, UMTS, LTE, iDEN, and WiMAX.
- Operating Frequency Bands: Specific frequency spectrums ranging from 700 MHz to 2500 MHz.
- HAC Performance Ratings: Acoustic interference resistance (M3/M4) and telecoil inductive coupling capabilities (T3/T4).
- Wi-Fi Interface Support: Indication of secondary Wi-Fi transmitter integration (Y/N).
- Provider Offering Count: Total count of reporting service providers that carried or offered the unique handset configuration.
Manufacturer Lineups and Regulatory Compliance Profiles
The data spans hundreds of device variants across prominent manufacturers active in the United States market throughout 2011. The catalog illustrates varying levels of HAC compliance depending on the underlying network air interface and form factor.
Devices utilizing CDMA networks (such as offerings from Casio, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, and Sanyo) frequently achieved M4 and T4 ratings across 800 MHz and 1900 MHz bands. Devices configured for GSM and UMTS/WCDMA deployments (including models from Acer, Alcatel, Apple, HTC, Huawei, Nokia, Research In Motion/BlackBerry, and Sony Ericsson) routinely registered M3 and T3 ratings or non-rated designations across voice operations.
- Apple: iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S models across GSM, CDMA, and UMTS configurations with ratings up to M4/T4.
- BlackBerry (Research In Motion): Curve, Bold, Pearl, Storm, Style, and Torch families across CDMA, GSM, and WCDMA interfaces.
- HTC: Extensive smartphone portfolios spanning CDMA, LTE, GSM, and WCDMA, including the Droid Incredible, EVO, HD7, Sensation, and Thunderbolt lines.
- Huawei & ZTE: Entry-level to mid-tier feature phones and Android smartphones spanning multi-band GSM, WCDMA, and CDMA interfaces.
- LG & Samsung: Comprehensive feature phone and smartphone product catalogs covering basic messaging units to Galaxy and Optimus flagship lines.
- Motorola: Diverse portfolio encompassing Droid smartphones, rugged iDEN push-to-talk units, and classic RAZR flip devices.
- Nokia & Sony Ericsson: Multi-band GSM/WCDMA global handsets, feature devices, and multimedia smartphones.
Access and Document Details
The FCC released the complete handset technical datasets in multiple electronic formats (PDF, XLS, and TXT) via EDOCS record 313052. The inventory functions as a reference tool for evaluating compliance with statutory wireless hearing aid accessibility mandates.
The public disclosure allows consumers, telecommunications carriers, and industry analysts to verify the compatibility metrics and RF technical specifications of devices deployed throughout the 2011 calendar year.
- Record Number: 313052
- Release Date: March 16, 2012
- Available Attachment Formats: DOC-313052A1 (PDF), DOC-313052A2 (XLS, PDF, TXT)
- Target Subject: Information by Handset / Wireless Service Provider Compliance