FCC Consumer Complaints – 31 October 2025
Introduction
A total of 9 consumer complaints relating to telecommunications services were recorded by the Federal Communications Commission on Friday, 31 October 2025, this represented an increase from the 8 complaints recorded the previous day. Reports were received from 5 states and territories, with Ohio recording slightly more complaints than other locations. The most common issue reported was Billing, accounting for 2 complaints.
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
- 5
- Most common issue
- Billing (2)
- Most reported state/territory
- Ohio (3)
Where the complaints came from
A total of 9 complaints were recorded on 31 October 2025, with reports originating from 9 cities in 5 states and territories. Given the low volume of complaints recorded on this date, further analysis of their geographic distribution is not provided.
The distribution of complaints by state and territory is shown below, with locations ranked by the number of reports recorded.
| State/Territory | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | 33.3% |
| Florida | 2 | 22.2% |
| Georgia | 2 | 22.2% |
| Illinois | 1 | 11.1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 11.1% |
What the complaints were about
A total of 4 complaint categories were represented in the complaints recorded on this date. Phone was the most reported category, with 4 complaints. This was followed by Emergency, which accounted for 3 complaints.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 4 | 44.4% |
| Emergency | 3 | 33.3% |
| Internet | 1 | 11.1% |
| Radio | 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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