Hearing Aid Compatible Phones

Last Updated: January 30, 2023

Some people who use hearing aid devices may have trouble when using a wireless phone. The wireless industry and consumer groups representing the hard of hearing have been working for years to study this matter and develop standards and solutions to reduce the likelihood of such difficulties. In addition, the Federal Communications Commission has set forth requirements for wireless carriers and wireless device manufacturers. Much progress has been made and there are now a large number of hearing aid-compatible (HAC) devices available.

The following phones are hearing aid compatible:

PhoneFCCIDM-RatingT-RatingOperating System/Functionality
Coolpad LegacyR38YL3312A44Android
Coolpad Legacy SRR38YLCP3705AS44Android
Coolpad Legacy SRR38YLCP3648A44Android
Coolpad BellezaR38YLCP3848A44Android
Coolpad Legacy BrisaR38YLCP3321AT34Android
Coolpad StreamR38YLCP3706AS44Android
iPhone 6sR38YLCP337AS34iOS
iPhone 6s PlusBCG-E2946A34iOS
iPhone 7BCG-E2817A34iOS
iPhone 7BCG-E3091A34iOS
iPhone 7 PlusBCG-E3085A34iOS
iPhone 7 PlusBCG-E3087A34iOS
iPhone 8BCG-E3092A34iOS
iPhone 8BCG-E3159A34iOS
iPhone 8 PlusBCG-E3172A34iOS
iPhone 8 PlusBCG-E3160A34iOS
iPhone XBCG-E3174A34iOS
iPhone XBCG-E3161A34iOS
iPhone XBCG-E3175A34iOS
iPhone XRBCG-E3176A34iOS
iPhone XRBCG-E3220A34iOS
iPhone XRBCG-E3237A34iOS
iPhone XS MaxBCG-E3238A34iOS
iPhone 11 ProBCG-E3218A34iOS
iPhone 11 Pro MaxBCG-E3305A34iOS
iPhone 11BCG-E3306A34iOS
iPhone 12BCG-E3309A34iOS
iPhone 12 ProBCG-E3542A34iOS
iPhone 12 MiniBCG-E3545A34iOS
iPhone 12 Pro MaxBCG-E3539A34iOS
iPhone 13 Pro MaxBCG-E4003A34iOS
iPhone 13 ProBCG-E4000A34iOS
iPhone 13BCG-E3997A34iOS
iPhone 13 miniBCG-E3994A34iOS
iPhone 14 Pro MaxBCG-E8141A34iOS
iPhone 14 ProBCG-E8140A34iOS
iPhone 14 PlusBCG-E8139A34iOS
iPhone 14BCG-E8138A34iOS
iPhone SEBCG-E3548A34iOS
iPhone SEBCG-E3500A33iOS
LG Tribute RoyalBCG-E3501A34Android
LG K51ZNFX320PM33Android
LG K22ZNFL555DL33Android
Moto g FastZNFK200QM33Android
Moto e6IHDT56YK333Android
Moto g7 PlayIHDT56YA233Android
Moto g playIHDT56XR233Android
Moto g stylusIHDT56ZD433Android
Moto g powerIHDT56ZG133Android
Moto g 5GIHDT56AA333Android
Moto g stylus 5GIHDT56AA433Android
Motorola Edge+IHDT56AB233Android
Samsung Galaxy A10eIHDT56ZH133Android
Samsung A21A3lSMA102U33Android
Samsung A23A3LSMA236U33Android
Samsung A51ZCASMA215U43Android
Samsung GS20 5GA3LSMA515U33Android
Samsung GS20 FEA3LSMG981U43Android
Samsung A32 5GA3LSMG781U43Android
Samsung Galaxy GS21A3LSMA326U33Android
Samsung A02sA3LSMG991U33Android
Samsung Galaxy A12ZCASMA025U33Android
Samsung Galaxy S22A3LSMS901U33Android
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4A3LSMF936U33Android
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4A3LSMF721U33Android
Wingtech Celero 5G+2APXW-CELERO5GPLUS33Android
Wiko Ride 2XD6U520AS44Android
Wiko Ride 3XD6U614AS34Android

Boost Infinite customers can find HAC phones by looking on the "fact tag" displays at retail stores. The fact tag will contain a statement such as "Rated for Hearing Aids: M4/T4."

There are two different ratings to consider when picking a hearing aid compatible device:

M-Ratings: reduced hearing aid device interference

Some people with a hearing aid device experience a buzzing or whining noise when using a wireless phone. This noise is caused when the electronics within the hearing aid device pick up and demodulate radio frequency (RF) and/or electromagnetic interference (EMI) emitted by the phone.

Phones with an M-Rating of M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are less likely to generate interference with hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.

Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional can help you find results for your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference from mobile phones and other sources of RF/EMI such as computer monitors and fluorescent lighting.

T-Ratings and compatibility with hearing aids with telecoils: A telecoil is a small device built into some hearing aids for use with the telephone as well as assistive listening devices. Not all hearing aids have telecoils.

Phones with a T-Rating of T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are more likely to work well for people who use hearing aids with telecoils. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.


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Additional information regarding hearing aid compatibility:

Visit GARI for in-depth Accessibility information on each device Boost Infinite sells. Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative:

FCC Information On Hearing Aid Compatibility For Wireless Phones

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