Reporting Requirements Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets
accessibility · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2018-12-07 · Effective 2019-01-07 · 83 FR 63098
Document
Document number
2018-26037
Federal Register citation
83 FR 63098
CFR reference
47 CFR 20
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
accessibility
Publication date
2018-12-07
Effective date
2019-01-07
FCC docket
WT Docket No. 17-228
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission" or "FCC") revises its rules to require service providers to post on their publicly accessible websites information regarding the hearing aid compatibility of their offered handsets. Service providers are also required to retain information regarding the hearing aid compatibility of handsets previously offered. Through this information, consumers will have access to the most recent data about hearing aid-compatible handsets and the Commission will be able to ensure compliance with the hearing aid compatibility rules and requirements. In addition, the Commission no longer requires providers to file FCC Form 655 on an annual basis. Instead, providers must file an annual certification indicating whether or not they are compliant with the hearing aid compatibility rules.