The degree of hearing loss and the type of hearing aid used makes it impossible to make a single product that solves everyone's hearing problem. The key for the hard of hearing consumer is that Sony-Ericsson gives you many options to help you hear the best that you can while using a cellular phone.

 

You do need to be aware that, currently, analog cellular phones work best with hearing aids.

 

A digital phone that uses TDMA, CDMA, or GSM technologies can cause interference with your hearing aid when held close to the ear and the aid. Studies have shown that a separation distance of 1-2 feet between the phone and the hearing aid will reduce or eliminate the interference in most cases.

 

By using a Hands-Free device compatible with T-coil equiped hearing aids, it will give you the separation to reduce the interference, and will also provide excellent sound quality while making the phone more flexible and convenient.

 

If your hearing aid has a T-coil you can use either the HATIS or the T-1000 products to magnetically couple with your hearing aid.

 

It may also be possible to use of one of the traditional portable Hands-Free (in-the-ear) accessories. This device provides an "ear bud" to seal the speaker in the ear, and a microphone built into the cable to allow the phone to be located on or at the belt.

 

If you call the Sony-Ericsson Special Needs Center's toll free number at 877.207.2056(v) or 877.878.1996(TTY) a customer service representative trained in assistive products can help you select the best phone and accessory for your needs.