Technology · 20/07/2005Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Panasonic Corporation Seeks Waiver of Hearing Aid-Compatibility Requirements for New Cordless Telephone

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The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on Panasonic Corporation's request to waive the hearing aid compatibility and volume control requirements for its new 2.4 GHz cordless telephone, which features a bone conduction earpiece.

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