FCC Consumer Complaints – 26 October 2025
Introduction
The Federal Communications Commission recorded 5 consumer complaints on 26 October 2025 relating to telecommunications services, this was lower than the 8 complaints recorded the day before. Reports were received from 5 states and territories, with complaints distributed across multiple locations with similar counts. Equipment was the most frequently reported issue, with 3 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
- 5
- States & territories reporting
- 5
- Most common issue
- Equipment (3)
Where the complaints came from
On 26 October 2025, the 5 complaints recorded by the Federal Communications Commission were reported from 5 cities across 5 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 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 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Colorado | 1 | 20.0% |
| Florida | 1 | 20.0% |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 20.0% |
| Missouri | 1 | 20.0% |
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 2 reports. This was followed by Phone, which accounted for 2 complaints.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 2 | 40.0% |
| Phone | 2 | 40.0% |
| Radio | 1 | 20.0% |
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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