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The Skype headset that talks to hearing aids

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software such as Skype allows users to make free calls to each other. Deaf and hard of hearing people often struggle to hear the person on the other end of the line due to the lower sound quality and scarcity of specialist equipment.

However, Geemarc Telecom claims to have produced "new technology"- adapted headsets compatible with hearing aids.
The CLA3 headset, which retails at £29, has a potential market of nine million users, says Andrew Grossman, managing director of Geemarc. He said: "Historically, deaf and hard of hearing people have struggled to use free online calls because of the lack of specialist equipment to help them hear the call. This headset means that people with hearing aids can hear calls more clearly" and can now make better use of VoIP and similar chat services.

“We’ve developed this product with input from deaf and hard of hearing people and we are helping them take advantage of this worldwide revolution in telecommunications.

See www.geemarc.com