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Hearing Aid Compatible Phones

1/26/2016

Hearing Aid Compatible Phones

When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Ratings system

The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated will display the following text and/or icons on the product packaging:
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Ratings system
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements.

They are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated phones.

M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings(M3 & M4).

T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements.

They are likely to be more usable with hearing device's telecoil than unrated phones.

T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings(T3 & T4) *Note that not all hearing devices have telecoil in them.

In addition to rating wireless phones, the ANSI standard also provides a methodology for rating hearing aids from M1 to M4, with M1 being the least immune to RF interference and M4 the most immune. To determine whether a particular digital wireless telephone is likely to interfere with a particular hearing aid, the immunity rating of the hearing aid is added to the rating of the telephone. A sum of four indicates that the telephone is probably usable; a sum of five indicates that the telephone would probably provide normal use; and a sum of six or greater indicates that the telephone would probably provide excellent performance with that hearing aid. Note that not all hearing aids are rated.

These phones 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 these phones 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 these phones for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.

LG Compatable Models


Model Mode Marketing Name HAC Rating

LG108C
LG109C
CDMA LG108C M4T3-2011

LG305C CDMA LG305C M4-2011

LG329G
LG328BG
GSM/WCDMA LG328BG M3T3-2011

LG-A380 GSM/WCDMA F4R M3T4-2011

LG-B460
LG-B470
LG-B471
LG441G
GSM/WCDMA LG441G M3T4-2011

LG-C410 GSM/WCDMA Xpression 2 M3T4-2011

LG-D321 GSM/WCDMA Optimus L70 M3T3-2011

LG-D415RD GSM/WCDMA Optimus L90 M3T3-2011

LG-D631 GSM/WCDMA/LTE G Vista M4T3-2011

LG-D725 GSM/WCDMA/LTE G Vigor M3T3-2011

LG-D850 GSM/WCDMA/LTE G3 M3T3-2011

LG-D851 GSM/WCDMA/LTE G3 M3T3-2011

LG-H345
LG-MS345
GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG Leon M3T4-2011

LG-H443
LG-H445
GSM/WCDMA/LTE Escape 2 M3T3-2011

LG-H631
LG-MS631
GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG G Stylo M3T3-2011

LG-H634 GSM/WCDMA/LTE G Stylo M3T3-2011

LG-H740 GSM/WCDMA/LTE G Vista 2 M3T4-2011

LG-H790 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE Nexus 5X M3T4-2011

LG-H810 GSM/WCDMA/LTE G4 M3T3-2011

LG-H811
LG-AS811
GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG G4 M3T3-2011

LG-H820 GSM/WCDMA/LTE G5 M3T3-2011

LG-H830 GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG G5 M3T3-2011

LG-H900 GSM/WCDMA/LTE V10 M4T4-2011

LG-H901 GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG V10 M4T3-2011

LG-H950 GSM/WCDMA/LTE G Flex 2 M3T4-2011

LG-K330
LG-MS330
LG-AS330
LGL51AL
GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG K7 M3T3-2011

LG-K371 GSM/WCDMA/LTE Phoenix 2 M3T3-2011

LG-K373 GSM/WCDMA/LTE Escape 3 M3T3-2011

LG-K425 GSM/WCDMA/LTE M2 M3T3-2011

LG-K428
LG-MS428
GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG K10 M3T3-2011

LG-K550
LG-MS550
GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG Stylus 2 Plus M3T4-2011

LGL15G GSM/WCDMA Sunrise M3T3-2011

LGL16C CDMA Lucky M4T3-2011

LGL21G GSM/WCDMA Destiny M3T3-2011

LGL22C CDMA Power M4T4-2011

LGL33L
LG-H343
GSM/WCDMA/LTE Sunset M3T4-2011

LGL34C
LG-VS415PP
CDMA Optimus Fuel M4T4-2011

LGL43AL
LG-K120
GSM/WCDMA/LTE Rebel M3T3-2011

LGL52VL CDMA/LTE Treasure M4T3-2011

LGL61AL GSM/WCDMA/LTE Premier M3T3-2011

LGL62VL CDMA/LTE Premier M4T4-2011

LGL81AL
LG-K540
GSM/WCDMA/LTE Stylo 2 M3T3-2011

LGL82VL CDMA/LTE Stylo 2 M4T4-2011

LGLS450 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE K3 M3T3-2011

LGLS660 CDMA/LTE Tribute M4T4-2011

LGLS665 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE Tribute2 M4T4-2011

LGLS740 CDMA/LTE Volt M4T4-2011

LGLS751 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE Volt2 M4T4-2011

LGLS770 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE G Stylo M4T4-2011

LGLS775 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE G Stylo 2 M3T3-2011

LGLS990 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE G3 M4T3-2011

LGLS991 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE G4 M3T3-2011

LGLS992
LG-AS992
CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE Alice M3T3-2011

LGLS996 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE G Flex2 M3T4-2011

LG-US375
LG-AS375
CDMA/LTE K8 M4T4-2011

LG-US550 CDMA/LTE LOGOS M4T4-2011

LG-US990
LG-AS990
CDMA/LTE G3 M4T3-2011

LG-US991 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE G4 M3T3-2011

LG-US995
LG-AS995
CDMA/LTE G FLEX2 M4T4-2011

LG-VN170
LG-AN170
LG237C
LG-UN170
LLG-UN170PP
CDMA F200c M4T4-2011

LG-VN210 CDMA LG Terra M4T4-2011

LG-VN251S
LG-VN251SNPP
CDMA LG Cosmos 3 M4T4-2007

LG-VN280
LG-UN280
LG-UN280PP
CDMA Q400c M4T4-2011

LG-VN360
LG-UN530
CDMA LG Exalt M4T4-2011

LG-VN370
LG-UN540
CDMA LG Exalt 2 M4T4-2011

LG-VS425 CDMA/LTE LG K4 LTE M3T3-2011

LG-VS425PP
LGL44VL
CDMA/LTE LG Zone 3 M4T3-2011

LG-VS450PP CDMA LG Optimus Exceed 2 M4T3-2011

LG-VS500 CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG K8 V M3T3-2011

LG-VS810PP
LG-VS810KPP
CDMA/LTE LG Trans pyre M4T4-2011

LG-VS880
LG-VS880PP
CDMA/LTE LG G Vista M4T4-2011

LG-VS985
LG-VS985K
LG-VS985W
LG-VS985WK
LG-AS985
CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG G3 M4T3-2011

LG-VS986
LG-VS986W
LG-VS986B
LG-VS986LD
LG-AS986
CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG G4 M3T3-2011

LG-VS987
LG-VS987T
LG-US992
LG-RS988
CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG G5 M3T3-2011

LG-VS990
LG-VS990W
LG-RS987
CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE LG V10 M4T4-2011

LG-VW820
LG-VS820
CDMA/LTE LG Lancet M3T4-2011