FCC Consumer Complaints – 3 June 2026
Introduction
The Federal Communications Commission recorded 1180 consumer complaints on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 relating to telecommunications services, this was lower than the 1295 complaints recorded the day before. Complaints were reported across 53 states and territories, with California slightly ahead of the other locations. Unwanted Calls was reported slightly more frequently than other issues.
Key statistics
- Total complaints
- 1180
- States & territories reporting
- 53
- Most common issue
- Unwanted Calls (442)
- Most reported state/territory
- California (116)
Where the complaints came from
A total of 1180 complaints were recorded on 3 June 2026, with reports originating from 766 cities in 53 states and territories. Complaints were spread broadly across states and territories, with no individual location contributing a significant share. A similar pattern is observed at the city level, with complaints spread across locations rather than concentrated in a single area.
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 | 116 | 9.8% |
| Florida | 113 | 9.6% |
| Texas | 113 | 9.6% |
| Colorado | 61 | 5.2% |
| New York | 51 | 4.3% |
| Pennsylvania | 50 | 4.2% |
| Illinois | 47 | 4.0% |
| North Carolina | 45 | 3.8% |
| Georgia | 44 | 3.7% |
| New Jersey | 41 | 3.5% |
| Other states and territories | 499 | 42.3% |
What the complaints were about
A total of 7 complaint categories were represented in the complaints recorded on this date. The largest number of complaints fell within Phone, which accounted for 920 reports. Complaint activity was strongly concentrated in this category, with other categories contributing comparatively fewer reports.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 920 | 78.0% |
| Internet | 198 | 16.8% |
| TV | 38 | 3.2% |
| Radio | 11 | 0.9% |
| Emergency | 7 | 0.6% |
| Accessibility | 4 | 0.3% |
| Request for Dispute Assistance | 2 | 0.2% |
Phone complaints
920 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 78.0% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unwanted Calls | 442 | 48.0% |
| Billing | 255 | 27.7% |
| Equipment | 65 | 7.1% |
| Availability (including rural call completion) | 48 | 5.2% |
| Number Portability (keeping your number if you change providers) | 48 | 5.2% |
| Cramming (unauthorized charges on your phone bill) | 20 | 2.2% |
| Interference (including signal jammers) | 17 | 1.8% |
| Privacy | 14 | 1.5% |
| Junk Faxes | 6 | 0.7% |
| Rural Call Completion | 3 | 0.3% |
| Slamming (change of your carrier without permission) | 1 | 0.1% |
As is typical for this category, unwanted calls accounted for the largest share of complaints. A more detailed analysis of these reports is provided in the section below. A broad mix of issues was reported in this category, with Billing, Equipment and Availability (including rural call completion) among the most common.
Internet complaints
198 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 16.8% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | 97 | 49.0% |
| Availability | 40 | 20.2% |
| Speed | 25 | 12.6% |
| Equipment | 23 | 11.6% |
| Interference | 8 | 4.0% |
| Privacy | 5 | 2.5% |
Billing and Availability were the main issues reported in this category, while other issues were less common.
TV complaints
38 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 3.2% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | 18 | 47.4% |
| Equipment | 5 | 13.2% |
| Availability | 4 | 10.5% |
| Indecency | 4 | 10.5% |
| Loud Commercials | 4 | 10.5% |
| Interference | 2 | 5.3% |
Billing and Equipment were the main issues reported in this category, while other issues were less common.
Unwanted calls
A total of 442 complaints relating to unwanted calls were recorded on this date, representing 37.5% of all complaints. Caller ID and business contact numbers are shown below where sufficient data is available.
Most reported business contact numbers
| Telephone number | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| (855) 357-2005 | 5 | 1.1% |
| (877) 556-9255 | 5 | 1.1% |
| (877) 578-1736 | 5 | 1.1% |
| (844) 502-1230 | 3 | 0.7% |
| (844) 502-2997 | 3 | 0.7% |
| (224) 255-8542 | 2 | 0.5% |
| (833) 601-4538 | 2 | 0.5% |
| (866) 666-1167 | 2 | 0.5% |
| (866) 771-4585 | 2 | 0.5% |
| (866) 771-6013 | 2 | 0.5% |
Key patterns
- Other Services was reported slightly more often than other service types.
- Prerecorded Voice was reported slightly more often than other call types.
- Several business contact numbers were reported multiple times, with no single number clearly ahead of the others.
- Reports were spread across many different caller ID numbers, with no single number dominating.
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.