FCC Consumer Complaints – 6 October 2025
Introduction
A total of 9 consumer complaints relating to telecommunications services were recorded by the Federal Communications Commission on 6 October 2025, this was higher than the 3 complaints recorded the previous day. Complaints were reported across 9 states and territories, with no single location clearly ahead of the others. Complaints were spread across multiple issue types with similar counts.
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
- 9
- States & territories reporting
- 9
Where the complaints came from
Across 9 cities in 9 states and territories, a total of 9 complaints were recorded on 6 October 2025. With a relatively low number of complaints recorded on this date, no detailed geographic analysis is included.
The distribution of complaints by state and territory is shown below, with locations ranked by the number of reports recorded.
| State/Territory | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | 11.1% |
| Missouri | 1 | 11.1% |
| New Jersey | 1 | 11.1% |
| New Mexico | 1 | 11.1% |
| Nevada | 1 | 11.1% |
| New York | 1 | 11.1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 11.1% |
| Tennessee | 1 | 11.1% |
| Virginia | 1 | 11.1% |
What the complaints were about
The complaints recorded on this date fell into 3 different complaint categories. The largest number of complaints fell within Emergency, which accounted for 4 reports. This was followed by Phone, which accounted for 4 complaints.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 4 | 44.4% |
| Phone | 4 | 44.4% |
| Internet | 1 | 11.1% |
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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