Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)

The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices.

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 and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.

T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)

Alltel offers a wide range of devices that meet these standards including the following.

To see details please visit the Hearing Accessability Page

*Functionality level describes the general capabilities of the device. A Basic device typically provides voice and 1x data functions. EVDO devices offer higher data rates. Smartphones add more advanced computer-like features such as full-featured email, personal organizer and often the ability to add applications.