Hearing Aid Compatible

Explanation of HAC and Rating System
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) for Wireless Devices Hearing aids do not always function well with wireless handsets. Hearing aids operate by using a microphone to pick up sound waves, converting the sound waves into electrical signals to be amplified. Distortion or amplification of unwanted sound (noise) often occurs.

The FCC's hearing aid compatibility requirements address hearing aids that operate in either of two modes – acoustic coupling ("M" rating) or inductive coupling ("T" rating). Hearing aids operating in acoustic coupling mode receive through a microphone and then amplify all sounds surrounding the user, including both desired sounds, such as a telephone's audio signal, and unwanted ambient noise. Hearing aids operating in inductive coupling mode turn off the microphone to avoid amplifying unwanted ambient noise, instead using a telecoil to receive only audio signal-based magnetic fields generated by inductive coupling-capable telephones. The FCC's "M" and "T" ratings are marked clearly on the handset packaging. The "M" or "T" rating does not guarantee that the handset will function without distortion or noise, so PTC Mobile recommends that you test the handset before purchasing. All handsets are available at the company's retail outlets for testing. Agents can assist in testing and reviewing the features of each model.

Levels of Functionality
HAC-compliant phones are available at major price points which reflect levels of feature sophistication: lower priced phones (<$100) are most basic and denoted "C"; moderate-cost ($100-$250) have more advanced functionality and are denoted "B"; and high-end/feature-rich (>$250) generally are the most advanced, having wireless Internet capability and/or an operating system that supports advanced applications, denoted "A".

Smart Phones

Make	Model	Rating	Tier
Apple	iPhone SE 2022 3rd Gen	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 14	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 14 Pro	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 14 Pro Max	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 15	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 15 Pro	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 15 Pro Max	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 16	M3/T3	A
Apple	iPhone 16 Plus	M3/T3	A
Apple	iPhone 16 Pro	M3/T3	A
Apple	iPhone 16 Pro Max	M3/T3	A
Kyocera	DuraXV Extreme+ (E4811)	M4/T4	B
Kyocera	Duraforce Pro 3 (E7200)	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S23	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S23+	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S23 Ulra	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S24	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S24+	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S24 Ultra	M3/T3	A

Feature Rich Phones

Make	Model	Rating	Tier
Kyocera	DuraXV Extreme+ (E4811)	M4/T4	B
Kyocera	DuraXV LTE (E4610)	M3/T4	B
Schok	Classic Flip	M4/T4	B

Basic Phones

Make	Model	Rating	Tier
None at this time

Cell Phones Offered in the Past

Make	Model	Rating	Tier
*Apple	iPhone 4	M4/T4	A
*Apple	iPhone 4S	HAC Compatible	A
*Apple	iPhone 5	M4/T4	A
*Apple	iPhone 5C	M3/T4	A
*Apple	iPhone 6	M3/T4	A
*Apple	iPhone 6 Plus	M3/T4	A
*Apple	iPhone 6S	M3/T4	A
*Apple	iPhone 6S Plus	M3/T4	A
*Apple	iPhone 7	M3/T4	A
*Apple	iPhone 7 Plus	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 8	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 8 Plus	M3/T4	A
*Apple	iPhone SE	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone X	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone Xr	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone Xs	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone Xs Max	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 11	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 11 Pro	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 11 Pro Max	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 12 Mini	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 12 Pro	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 12 Pro Max	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 12	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 13	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 13 Pro	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone 13 Pro Max	M3/T4	A
Apple	iPhone SE 2020	M3/T4	A
*Blackberry	Bold 9650	M3	A
Casio	G'zOne Commando	M4/T4	A
Google	Pixel 2	M4/T3	A
Google	Pixel 3	M3/T3	A
Google	Pixel 3XL	M3/T3	A
Google	Pixel 5	M4/T3	A
Hot Pepper	Ghost (A81C)	M4/T3	A
*hTc	Droid Incredible 2	M4/T4	A
*hTc	Rhyme	M4/T4	A
Huawei	Ascend (M881)	M4/T3	A
Kyocera	Mako (S4000)	M4/T4	C
*Kyocera	Brigadier (E6782)	M4/T3	A
Kyocera	Cadence (KYOS2720)	M4/T4	B
Kyocera	Duraforce Pro (E6810)	M4/T3	A
Kyocera	DuraXV LTE (E4610)	M3/T4	B
Kyocera	DuraXV Extreme (E4810)	M4/T4	B
Kyocera	Duraforce Pro 2 (E6910)	M3/T3	A
Kyocera	Duraforce Ultra (E7110)	M4/T3	A
LG	EnV3 (LG9200)	M4	B
*LG	Ally (VS740)	M4/T3	A
*LG	Enlighten (VS700)	M4/T4	A
*LG	Vortex VS660)	M4	A
LG	Revere (VN150)	M4/T4	C
LG	Revere 2	M4/T4	C
*LG	Lucid (VS840)	M4/T4	A
LG	Cosmos (VN250)	M3/T4	B
LG	Cosmos Touch (VN270)	M4/T3	B
LG	Exalt (LG-VN220)	M3/T4	B
LG	Lucid 2 (VS870)	M4/T3	A
Motorola	Rival (A455)	M3/T3	B
*Motorlora	Q9c	M3	B
Motorola	Barrage (V860)	M4/T3	C
*Motorola	Droid X (MOTMB810A)	M4/T3	A
Motorola	W385 (MW2)	M4/T4	C
Motorola	XT926 Razr HD (XT926W)	M3/T4	A
Motorola	XT926 MAXX HD (XT926MDU)	M3/T4	A
Motorola	XT1030 Droid Mini (XT1030)	M3/T3	A
Motorola	Droid Turbo (XT1254)	M4/T3	A
*Motorola	Droid Turbo 2 (XT1585)	M4/T4	A
NUU	F4l Flip	M4/T4	A
*Samsung	I100 Gem	M4	A
Samsung	Brightside (U380)	M4	B
Samsung	Convoy 2 (U660)	M4/T4	C
Samsung	Galaxy A50	M3/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy A51	M3/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy Note 9	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy Note 10	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy Note 10 Plus	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy S5	M3/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy S6	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy S6 Edge	M4/T3	A
*Samsung	Galaxy S7	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy S8	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy S8 Plus	M3/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy S9	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy S9 Plus	HAC Compatible	A
Samsung	Galaxy S10	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy S10 Plus	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Galaxy S10E	M4/T3	A
Samsung	Gusto II (SCHU365)	M4/T4	C
Samsung	Gusto III (SM-B311V)	M4/T4	C
Samsung	Haven (U320)	M4/T4	C
Samsung	Intensity II (SCHU460)	M4	B
Samsung	Intensity III (SCHU485NSV)	M4	B
Samsung	Knack (U310)	M4/T4	C
Samsung	Reality (U820)	M4/T3	B
Samsung	S20 FE	M4/T3	A
Samsung	S20	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S21	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S21+	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S21 Ultra	M3/T3	A
Samsung	S22	M3/T3	A
Samsung	Z Flip 3 (F711)	M3/T3	A

* These handsets have been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that they use. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in other phones that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of these phones thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of the handset for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.