# Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2016-01-05 · Effective 2016-02-04 · 81 FR 173
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-32757
- **Category:** accessibility
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 173
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 20
- **Publication date:** 2016-01-05
- **Effective date:** 2016-02-04
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket No. 07-250
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) modernizes its wireless hearing aid compatibility rules. The Commission adopts these rules to ensure that people with hearing loss have full access to innovative handsets and technologies.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/05/2015-32757/hearing-aid-compatible-mobile-handsets)
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