FCC Consumer Complaints – 8 October 2025
Introduction
On 8 October 2025, 15 consumer complaints relating to telecommunications services were recorded in the Federal Communications Commission system, this was lower than the 20 complaints recorded the previous day. Reports were received from 10 states and territories, with complaints distributed across multiple locations with similar counts. Billing recorded a slightly higher number of complaints than other issues.
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
- 15
- States & territories reporting
- 10
- Most common issue
- Billing (4)
Where the complaints came from
The 15 complaints recorded on 8 October 2025 were submitted from 14 cities across 10 states and territories. Given the low volume of complaints recorded on this date, further analysis of their geographic distribution is not provided.
The table below summarises the number of complaints reported in each state and territory on this date, ordered by total reports.
| State/Territory | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | 13.3% |
| Maryland | 2 | 13.3% |
| North Carolina | 2 | 13.3% |
| New York | 2 | 13.3% |
| Texas | 2 | 13.3% |
| California | 1 | 6.7% |
| Nevada | 1 | 6.7% |
| Ohio | 1 | 6.7% |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 6.7% |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 6.7% |
What the complaints were about
The complaints recorded on this date fell into 4 different complaint categories. Phone accounted for the largest share, with 6 complaints. This was followed by Emergency, which accounted for 4 complaints.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 6 | 40.0% |
| Emergency | 4 | 26.7% |
| Internet | 4 | 26.7% |
| TV | 1 | 6.7% |
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.
Complaint categories, dates and complainant locations are based on the source records and may contain incomplete, approximate or user-entered information. Location details refer to the complainant’s reported location, not the location of the caller or telephone number. This content is provided for informational purposes only.