@imallears, LOL. I guess putting someones nose out of joint is one way of advocating. Next time, send us a video of that in progress. Could make for some interesting conversation. Before my iPhone, I bought a Casio flip phone. I think it was the most expensive flip phone in the phone store, but I could hear the best when trying the different models. That had a M3/T4 rating. It lasted a long time and was completely still functional but at the time, I knew I needed to get into a smarter phone, get internet access, and finally have to pay for a real data plan. I had researched and read that the hearing aid manufacturers were targeting iPhones for compatibility. I'm real frugal and would have never considered an iPhone because they are so expensive. But, I needed the best hearing technology available. Once I bought my Resound Linx3D's it was the best I've heard on the phone in a very long time. Streaming has been a godsend. I used to avoid the phone but not so now. Streaming has been around for a long time, but it required an auxiliary device before the current technology.
Tony in Michigan

@imallears After having the basic clam cell phone and then getting an inexpensive smart phone the difference and the huge advantage is well worth the money.. The signal is the same so why not use it to the best advantage.. The smart phones work with our Hearing Aids.. There are so many good apps that are so helpful. remote mics, and Google maps keeps us from being lost... or it finds our way out of unfamiliar territory.. I cut out my landline years ago.. . K