Together, GoAmerica and EPIC will develop pre-packaged, wireless product and service bundles designed to simplify cell phone purchasing decisions for Americans with hearing loss.

"EPIC’s national presence in the hearing health care market provides GoAmerica with insight into the communications needs of hard-of-hearing consumers," said Joe Karp, vice president of marketing for GoAmerica. "One of the biggest communications complexities faced by these consumers is the selection of cell phone services that will work with their hearing aids. The goal of our partnership with EPIC is to simplify this process through custom solutions paired with our new Clear Mobile™ branded wireless cell phone service."

"Consumers with hearing loss, particularly those who use hearing aids, often have difficulty with cell phones and interference with their hearing aids," said Susie Ramirez, director of business development at EPIC. "We’re pleased to partner with GoAmerica due to their focus on meeting the communications needs of people with a wide-range of hearing loss and we look forward to introducing the Clear Mobile solutions to consumers."

"With the frequent changes in hearing aid and wireless technology, matching patients with compatible mobile phones has often been challenging for audiologists," said Judith Feigin, M. S. CCC-A, an audiologist at Boys Town National Research Hospital. "I’m optimistic that GoAmerica’s and EPIC’s straightforward approach to compatibility will take the guesswork out of this process, and will benefit both patients and audiologists."

Product & Availability
Clear Mobile products will include cell phones bundled with specialized adaptive equipment, and prepaid service plans. Clear Mobile phones will be pre-packaged and certified for compatibility with the most popular hearing aid brands and models.

Consumers who learn about Clear Mobile solutions through an EPIC audiologist will contact a GoAmerica communication specialist or visit www.clearmobile.com to purchase the appropriate phone and accessories for their hearing instrument.

About EPIC Hearing
EPIC is Ear Professionals International Corporation, the nation’s largest coalition of hearing healthcare physicians and audiologists. Together with the best diagnostic and rehabilitative audiologists in the country, EPIC offices set the standard for hearing care in the United States. EPIC also provides the first voluntary health benefit program, which promotes hearing as a valuable life asset. EPIC audiologists are recognized for their extensive professional education and experience in diagnostic techniques and rehabilitative interventions. They have shared that expertise as the national leaders of the professional organizations for the advancement and promotion of hearing health. For more information about EPIC, its premier coalition of leading healthcare physicians and audiologists, or the EPIC Hearing Service Plan, visit www.epichearing.com.

About GoAmerica
GoAmerica provides a wide range of wireless, relay and prepaid communications services, customized for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. The Company's vision is to improve the quality of life of its customers by being their premier provider of innovative communication services. For more information on the Company or its services, visit www.goamerica.com or contact GoAmerica directly at TTY 201-527-1520, voice 201-996-1717 or via Internet relay by visiting www.i711.com.

By Joe Karp, GoAmerica