In message 
<[email protected]>, dated 
Fri, 11 Apr 2008, "Richards, Carl" <[email protected]> writes:

>The intention of HAC is not to ensure compliance with network 
>standards; but to ensure that all persons with a hearing aid have equal 
>access to their telephony requirements at a quality that reflects the 
>performance of persons not using hearing aids.

My impression is that the 'established technical standards' mentioned in 
Part 68 are not actually compatible with the relevant International 
Standards for hearing aids with telecoils - IEC 60118-1 and IEC 60118-4. 
The magnetic field strength is too low and is in the wrong direction.
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