January 7, 2008 <\/p>\n
CONTACT: <\/p>\n
Ian Martinez <\/p>\n
703.907.7723 <\/p>\n
imartinez@tiaonline.org <\/p>\n
Brenda Battat <\/p>\n
301. 657.2248 <\/p>\n
battat@hearingloss.org <\/p>\n
Cordless Phone Manufacturers to Make All Handsets TIA-1083 Compliant <\/p>\n
TIA’s Interference Standard Quickly Becoming Ubiquitous in the
\nIndustry. <\/p>\n
Arlington, Va. – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
\nand the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) announced today
\nthat Panasonic, Uniden, Thompson, and V-Tech will have 100% of their
\nnew cordless telephones comply with the TIA-1083 interference
\nstandard. This standard will curtail the interference experienced by
\ncordless phone users with hearing aids and cochlear implants. These
\nmanufacturers have indicated phased-in commitments to 100%
\ncompliance, with most achieving it for new designs in 2008 and all
\nexpecting to comply by the beginning of 2010. <\/p>\n
This milestone is the result of consistent, coordinated efforts by
\nTIA, its members, HLAA and the Rehabilitation Engineering Research
\nCenter on Telecommunications Access at Gallaudet University.
\nCollaboration between TIA, the communications industry and HLAA is
\nproductive on many levels. Good-faith negotiations allow all parties
\nto avoid burdensome regulations that might have unintended
\nconsequences for consumers. Working directly with industry allows
\nconsumers with hearing loss to voice their concerns and see their
\nsuggested changes brought to market as quickly as possible. <\/p>\n
TIA-1083, Telephone Terminal Equipment Handset Magnetic Measurement
\nProcedures and Performance Requirements, defines measurement
\nprocedures and performance requirements for the handset generated
\naudio band magnetic noise of wireline telephones. Simply put,
\napplying the TIA-1083 standard to cordless phones significantly
\nreduces the audio interference problems that had previously affected
\ncordless telephone users with hearing aids and cochlear implants. <\/p>\n
“TIA believes that the more people who can access the telecom
\nnetwork, the more powerful and useful that network is for everyone,”
\nsaid TIA President Grant Seiffert. “The success TIA and HLAA have had
\nin working together to solve this potential problem is simply
\ninspiring.” <\/p>\n
“This shows that industry and consumers can work together to bring
\naccessible products to market,” said Brenda Battat, associate
\nexecutive director of HLAA. “As a result of this collaborative effort
\nhearing aid and cochlear implant users now have more phone options.” <\/p>\n
For more information about TIA-1083 and TIA’s work with the hearing
\nloss community, please contact Ian Martinez at 703.907.7723 or
\nimartinez@tiaonline.org
\n. <\/p>\n
About TIA <\/p>\n
For almost three decades the Telecommunications Industry Association
\nhas leveraged its global resources to create the best possible
\nbusiness environment within which our 500+ members can research,
\ndevelop, manufacture, market and sell their products and services
\nworldwide. The association accomplishes this through its expertise in
\nstandards, advocacy, business development, market intelligence,
\nenvironmental compliance and information security. TIA is committed
\nto expanding market opportunities while protecting and enhancing the
\nreputation of the global communications industry with all its
\nstakeholders. For more information, go to www.tiaonline.org. <\/p>\n
About HLAA <\/p>\n
Hearing Loss Association of America is the nation’s foremost consumer
\norganization representing people with hearing loss. HLAA’s national
\nsupport network includes an office in the Washington D.C. area, 15
\nstate organizations, and 200 local chapters. The HLAA mission is to
\nopen the world of communication to people with hearing loss through
\ninformation, education, advocacy, and support. For more information
\ngo to http:\/\/www.hearingloss.org
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January 7, 2008 CONTACT: Ian Martinez 703.907.7723 imartinez@tiaonline.org Brenda Battat 301. 657.2248 battat@hearingloss.org Cordless Phone Manufacturers to Make All Handsets TIA-1083 Compliant TIA’s Interference Standard Quickly Becoming Ubiquitous in the Industry. Arlington, Va. – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and…<\/p>\n