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ANSI HAC Standard Now Recognized by the FDA and FCC

In some good news for those with impaired hearing, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now recognized the updated version of an important industry standard. In its latest revised list of recogniz... Read More...

FCC Updates Wireless HAC Requirements

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has amended its rules regarding the standard to be used to assess hearing aid-compatible (HAC) telephone handsets. In a Report and Order issued at the end of ... Read More...

U.S. FCC Updates HAC Requirements

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has modified its reporting and consumer communications requirements regarding hearing aid-compatible (HAC) wireless handsets. In a Report and Order issued in ... Read More...

FCC Adopts New HAC Rules

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted revised rules to further improve accessibility of wireline and wireless phones for people with hearing loss. As a result of a Report and Order iss... Read More...

FCC Seeks Comments on Rule Changes for HAC-Compatible Mobiles

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed changes to its regulations applicable to small service providers regarding the reporting of hearing aid compatible (HAC) wireless devices they offer... Read More...

FCC Toughens HAC Requirements

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken steps to increase consumer access to wireless phones and devices that are compatible with hearing aids. In a Report and Order issued in early August... Read More...

FCC Expands HAC Requirements for All Wireless Phones

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded the scope of its hearing aid compatibility (HAC) requirements to include new and future wireless communications services and advanced handset device... Read More...

Companies Fined for Failing to Accept 911 Calls from Hearing Impaired

Three companies will pay a combined total final of $1.4 million for their inability to handle 911 emergency calls initiated by hearing-impaired customers. Hearing-impaired individuals are able to communicate... Read More...

Commission Declines to Issue Forfeiture Penalties

In a highly unusual move, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has determined that no forfeiture penalties are due from ten wireless service providers that the Commission had previously determined t... Read More...

Sony Pays $400k for HAC Violations

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has entered into a settlement agreement with Sony Mobile Corporation in connection with the company’s failure to offer consumers the required number of hearing a... Read More...

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