Wireless Groups Generally Support Revised HAC Rules
The Competitive Carriers Association, CTIA and Telecommunications Industry Association generally support a draft order, set for a vote at the Nov. 15 FCC commissioners’ meeting, changing how industry reports availability of hearing-aid compatible handsets, including lifting Form 655 requirements. CCA…
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and CTIA officials said they spoke with Wireless Bureau staff. “The common sense approach to replace service providers’ existing FCC Form 655 obligations with a new disclosure and certification regime will better ensure that the Commission and consumers have timely and relevant information to choose among the hundreds of HAC-rated wireless handsets available in the market today, while reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens,” filed the three groups, posted Monday in docket 17-228.