This phone combats many issues hard of hearing users deal with while using the telephone, featuring a loud, visual ringer, amplification, tone control, background noise reduction, and slow talk feature for clear, easy calls. The Panasonic 40 dB Cordless Amplified Phone is a reliable and easy to use solution to many problems that users who are hard of hearing struggle with when speaking on the telephone. It provides 40 decibels of amplification, tone control for clearer sound, and background noise reduction for isolation of the person you re speaking with. It also features a slow talk control to help make fast talkers easier to understand while still allowing you to converse with them in real time. The loud ringer also includes a flashing visual component for fewer missed calls and easier use.