@daveshaw Repeating myself also:

You will find information at: https://centerforhearingaccess.org/

The best hearing aids purchased today will have both Auracast and telecoil options. Yes, it requires space in the product to contain these options. Advertising continues to push and promote 'invisibility and stigma'. Go figure. The shame of having hearing loss continues...

Hearing loops are installed in thousands of public and private places. Many have FM or Infrared systems that connect with telecoils when a neckloop is used. All of those places are in compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act.

Auracast is a new technology. It is coming, but it likely will not be readily available for several years. Yes, it is available in a few places now, but not many.

Reality: Those places that are in compliance are not going to jump into providing a new technology that costs them when they've paid the cost to be in sync with the ADA.

Therefore: Having both options makes the most sense. Reality: Not many hearing instruments have both. YOU AS A CONSUMER have to insist on having both options.

No, it's not fair. People who become hard of hearing don't know how to ask for something they know nothing about. Sad that these 'medical devices' are advertised and sold as 'consumer products'. Truth be danged!