Hearing Aid Compatibility Chart
| Phone | FCCID | HAC Rating | Air Interface | Frequency Bands | WiFi Compatibility | Level of Functionality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola RAZR MAXX | IHDP56ME1 | M4/T3 | CDMA/LTE | CDMA 850/1900 LTE 750 |
Yes | 3 |
| Motorola X | IHDT56PB3 | M3/T3 | CDMA/LTE | LTE 700 / 850 / 1700, CDMA 850 / 1900 | Yes | 3 |
| Motorola MAXX | IHDT56PK1 | M4/T3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750/1700/1800/1900/2600 WCDMA 850/900/1800/1900 CDMA 850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| Samsung R100 | A3LSCHR100 | M4/T4 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | No | 1 |
| Samsung R270 | A3LSCHR270 | M4/T4 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | No | 1 |
| Samsung R680 | A3LSCHR680 | M4 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | Yes | 2 |
| Samsung R480 | A3LSCHR480 | M4/T3 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1700/1900 | No | 2 |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 | A3LSCHI545 | M3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE | WCDMA 850/1900/2100
CDMA 850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 750/1700 |
Yes | 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | A3LSCHI435 | M3/T3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750 / 1700 WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA 850 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
Yes | 2 |
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | A3LSMG900R7 | M4/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750 / 1700 WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA 850 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 | A3LSMG920V | M4/T3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750 / 1700 WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA 850 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge | A3LSMG925V | M4/T3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750 / 1700 WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA 850 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| HTC DLX | NM8PL83200 | M3/T3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 750 |
Yes | 3 |
| HTC Desire 4G | NM8PJ53100 | M4/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 750 |
Yes | 3 |
| HTC One (M7) | NM8PN07200 | M4/T4 | "CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 750 |
Yes | 3 |
| HTC One (M8) | NM80P6B700 | M4/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750/1700/1800/2600 CDMA 850/900/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| HTC One (M9) | NM80PJA300 | M4/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750/1700/1800/2600 CDMA 850/900/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| HTC Desire C | NM8PL01200 | M4/T4 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1700/1900 | Yes | 2 |
| LG AN160 | ZNFAN160 | M3/T4 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1700/1900 | No | 1 |
| LG G3 | ZNFLS990 | M4/T3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750/1700/2600 WCDMA 850/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| LG G4 | ZNFVS986 | M3/T3 | GSM/HSDPA/LTE |
LTE 750/1700/2600 WCDMA 850/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| LG Optimus F5 | ZNFVS870 | M4/T3 | CDMA/LTE |
CDMA 850/1900 LTE 750 |
Yes | 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 | A3LSMG930US | M4/T3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750/850/1700/1900 WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | A3LSMG935W8 | M4/T3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750/850/1700/1900 WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | A3LSMN920A | M4/T3 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
LTE 750/850/1700/1900 WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| Kyocera DuraXA | V65E4520 | M4/T4 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | No | 1 |
| Kyocera DuraScout | V65E6782 | M4/T3 | CDMA/LTE |
CDMA 850/1900 LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 |
Yes | 3 |
| LG170 | ZNFVN170 | M4/T4 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | No | 1 |
| LG K8 | ZNFUS375 | M4/T4 | GSM/HSDPA/LTE |
LTE 750/1700/2600 WCDMA 850/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| LG G5 | ZNFH820 | M3/T3 | GSM/HSDPA/LTE |
LTE 750/1700/2600 WCDMA 850/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| LG V20 | ZNFH910 | M4/T3 | GSM/HSDPA/LTE |
LTE 750/1700/2600 WCDMA 850/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| LG V10 | ZNFH901 | M4/T3 | GSM/HSDPA/LTE |
LTE 750/1700/2600 WCDMA 850/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Yes | 3 |
| Sonim XP3400S Armor | WYPC21F007AA | M4/T3 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | No | 1 |
| Sonim XP3410 | WYPC21F010AA | M4/T3 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | No | 1 |
| Sonim Enduro | WYPC21F007AC | M4/T4 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | No | 1 |
| Sonim Enduro XP4400 | WYPC21F007AC | M4/T4 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | Yes | 1 |
| Sonim Shield XP3405 | WYPC21F007AA | M4/T3 | CDMA | CDMA 850/1900 | Yes | 1 |
| Apple iPhone 5c | BCG-E2644A | M3/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1700/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA 50/900/1900/2100 LTE 700/750/800/850/900/ 1700/1800/1900/2100 |
Yes | 3 |
| Apple iPhone 5s | BCG-E2642A | M3/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900 /2100 CDMA 800/850/1700/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA 50/900/1900/2100 LTE 700/750/800/850/900/ 1700/1800/1900/2100 |
Yes | 3 |
| Apple iPhone 6 | BCG-E2816A | M3/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1700/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 700/750/800/850/900/ 1700/1800/1900/2100/2500/2600 |
Yes | 3 |
| Apple iPhone 6 Plus | BCG-E2817A | M3/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 CDMA 800/850/1700/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 700/750/800/850/900/ 1700/1800/1900/2100/2500/2600 |
Yes | 3 |
| Apple iPhone 6s | BCG-E2946A | M3/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1700/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 700/750/800/850/900/ 1700/1800/1900/2100/2500/2600/2300 |
Yes | 3 |
| Apple iPhone 6s Plus | BCG-E2944A | M3/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1700/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 700/750/800/850/900/ 1700/1800/1900/2100/2500/2600/2300 |
Yes | 3 |
| Apple iPhone 7 Plus | BCG-E3087A | M3/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1700/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 700/750/800/850/900/ 1700/1800/1900/2100/2500/2600/2300 |
Yes | 3 |
| Apple iPhone 7 | BCG-E3091A | M3/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1700/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 700/750/800/850/900/ 1700/1800/1900/2100/2500/2600/2300 |
Yes | 3 |
| Apple iPhone SE | BCG-E3042A | M3/T4 | CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE |
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 CDMA 850/1700/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE 700/750/800/850/900/ 1700/1800/1900/2100/2500/2600/2300 |
Yes | 3 |
* This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone 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 this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) for wireless devices in terms of radio-frequency (RF) emissions and telecoil coupling. Cell phones are tested to see if they comply with the FCC's definition of hearing aid compatibility.
"M" refers to the RF emissions level of the handset device, and means the device is intended for use with hearing aids in microphone mode. The higher the "M" rating number on the device, the more likely the device can be used with a hearing aid on the microphone setting.
"T" refers to the device's telecoil coupling ability, and means the device is intended for use with hearing aids in telecoil mode. The higher the "T" rating number on the device, the more likely the device can be used with a hearing aid on the telecoil setting. A telecoil is a small device that is built into some hearing aids for use with the telephone as well as assistive listening devices. To use the telecoil, generally either the hearing aid is switched to the "T" position or a button on the hearing aid is pushed to select the telecoil program. Some newer hearing aids will automatically switch to telecoil mode when using a phone. The telecoil picks up magnetic fields generated by telephones and converts these fields into sound. Telecoils are particularly useful for telephone communication because they permit the volume control of a hearing aid to be turned up without creating feedback or "whistling," and background noise can be reduced especially when using cell phones in noisy places. A hearing health professional can determine whether a hearing aid contains a telecoil and how it is activated.
Levels of Functionality
Appalachian Wireless offers a variety of HAC phone models to meet the needs of wireless users with hearing disabilities. The mobile units are presented here by category of outright price per unit, that is, the full price of the phone not discounted as part of a contract for service.
- 1 – Good :
- Handsets provide lower cost voice service. Typically include basic texting, limited web browsing and e-mail capability.
- 2 – Better :
- Handsets offer upgraded voice. Advanced web browsing with e-mail, camera and video capability, social media and download functionality.
- 3 – Best :
- Handsets incorporate new technologies and high data speeds, advanced voice/web browsing and e-mail capability, as well as increased storage, high-resolution display, enhanced camera with video capability, social media and download (app) functionality. Feature phones can operate on 3G and 4G networks.
