FCC Reminds Industry of New Hearing-Aid Benchmarks

The FCC reminded industry of upcoming changes in deployment benchmarks for hearing aid-compatible handsets. The benchmark increases from 66% to 85% for handset manufacturers Monday and for large carriers April 4, said a Tuesday notice. The same increase is effective April 3, 2023, for non-Tier I providers, the Wireless Bureau said: "The Commission adopted a schedule for phased increases after finding that the new benchmarks would significantly benefit consumers by expanding access to hearing aid-compatible handsets."