FCC Consumer Complaints – 4 October 2025
Introduction
On 4 October 2025, the Federal Communications Commission recorded 7 consumer complaints relating to telecommunications services, this represented a decline from the 12 complaints recorded the day before. Reports were received from 4 states and territories, with complaints distributed across multiple locations with similar counts. Interference (including signal jammers) was the most frequently reported issue, with 2 complaints recorded.
This date falls within a government shutdown period from 1 October 2025 to 12 November 2025. Complaint volumes during this period may be lower than usual.
Key statistics
- Total complaints
- 7
- States & territories reporting
- 4
- Most common issue
- Interference (including signal jammers) (2)
Where the complaints came from
On 4 October 2025, the 7 complaints recorded by the Federal Communications Commission were reported from 6 cities across 4 states and territories. Due to the relatively low number of complaints recorded on this date, detailed analysis of their geographic distribution is not presented.
The table below shows the distribution of complaints by state and territory for this date, highlighting the locations with the highest number of reports.
| State/Territory | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | 28.6% |
| Georgia | 2 | 28.6% |
| New York | 2 | 28.6% |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 14.3% |
What the complaints were about
A total of 3 complaint categories were represented in the complaints recorded on this date. Phone was the most reported category, with 4 complaints. Complaint activity was strongly concentrated in this category, with other categories contributing comparatively fewer reports.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 4 | 57.1% |
| Emergency | 2 | 28.6% |
| Internet | 1 | 14.3% |
The information presented on this page is based on consumer complaint data submitted to regulatory authorities. References to telephone numbers reflect reports made by consumers and do not confirm ownership, authenticity, or that the number was genuinely associated with the call. Caller ID information may be inaccurate or subject to spoofing.
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