All smartphones sold in the US should support hearing aids by 2026, FCC orders
By
Binu Mathew
All mobile phones in the US will be made compatible with hearing aids soon, according to a recently issued government directive.
The US Federal Communications Commission on Thursday, October 17, issued a new mandate that gives smartphone manufacturers time till 2026 to stop selling devices that are non-compatible with hearing aids. Meanwhile, the transition period for nationwide service providers and non-nationwide providers is 30 months and 42 months, respectively.