STATEMENT OF 
COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL
Re: Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile 
Handsets, WT Docket No. 07-250.
I am pleased to support today’s policy statement, order and notice of proposed rulemaking.  
Workable and effective hearing aid compatibility is a matter that I have supported with enthusiasm 
throughout my time at the Commission, and I am proud of the leadership role that the Commission 
continues to play in this area.  Coordinating with industry and representatives of citizens with hearing 
loss, our action today collectively preserves conditions for innovation and investment while also ensuring 
that these consumers are positioned to enjoy the benefit of new technologies as they are introduced into 
the marketplace.  
I thank the Chairman and my colleagues for their willingness to indulge me by supporting my 
edits to today’s order.  The teamwork was outstanding.  I am confident that we have created certainty for 
the marketplace, thereby ensuring a smooth and timely glide path for compliance.  
I also congratulate Ruth Milkman and the team from the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau 
for your efforts here.  Thanks to all of you for your creativity and thoughtful work.