FCC Consumer Complaints – 4 June 2026
Introduction
The Federal Communications Commission recorded 1219 consumer complaints on Thursday, 4 June 2026 relating to telecommunications services, this represented an increase from the 1180 complaints recorded the previous day. The complaints came from 50 states and territories, with California reporting a modestly higher count than the other locations. Unwanted Calls was reported slightly more frequently than other issues.
Key statistics
- Total complaints
- 1219
- States & territories reporting
- 50
- Most common issue
- Unwanted Calls (492)
- Most reported state/territory
- California (124)
Where the complaints came from
A total of 1219 complaints were recorded on 4 June 2026, with reports originating from 762 cities in 50 states and territories. Overall, complaint activity was broadly distributed, with no single state or territory representing a significant proportion of the total. This pattern continues at the city level, where complaints were distributed across multiple locations without a single city standing out.
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 | 124 | 10.2% |
| Texas | 121 | 9.9% |
| Florida | 82 | 6.7% |
| New York | 68 | 5.6% |
| Georgia | 55 | 4.5% |
| Colorado | 52 | 4.3% |
| North Carolina | 51 | 4.2% |
| Ohio | 43 | 3.5% |
| Arizona | 37 | 3.0% |
| Illinois | 37 | 3.0% |
| Other states and territories | 548 | 45.0% |
What the complaints were about
A total of 6 complaint categories were represented in the complaints recorded on this date. Phone accounted for the largest share, with 962 complaints. Complaint activity was strongly concentrated in this category, with other categories contributing comparatively fewer reports.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 962 | 78.9% |
| Internet | 189 | 15.5% |
| TV | 48 | 3.9% |
| Radio | 10 | 0.8% |
| Emergency | 8 | 0.7% |
| Accessibility | 2 | 0.2% |
Phone complaints
962 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 78.9% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unwanted Calls | 492 | 51.1% |
| Billing | 228 | 23.7% |
| Equipment | 75 | 7.8% |
| Availability (including rural call completion) | 70 | 7.3% |
| Number Portability (keeping your number if you change providers) | 47 | 4.9% |
| Cramming (unauthorized charges on your phone bill) | 26 | 2.7% |
| Interference (including signal jammers) | 8 | 0.8% |
| Privacy | 6 | 0.6% |
| Junk Faxes | 5 | 0.5% |
| Slamming (change of your carrier without permission) | 5 | 0.5% |
As is often the case in this category, unwanted calls were the most frequently reported issue. Further analysis of these complaints is provided below. The remaining complaints in this category were spread across several issues, including Billing, Equipment and Availability (including rural call completion).
Internet complaints
189 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 15.5% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | 74 | 39.2% |
| Availability | 42 | 22.2% |
| Interference | 30 | 15.9% |
| Equipment | 17 | 9.0% |
| Speed | 15 | 7.9% |
| Privacy | 11 | 5.8% |
Billing and Availability were the main issues reported in this category, while other issues were less common.
TV complaints
48 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 3.9% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | 19 | 39.6% |
| Availability | 13 | 27.1% |
| Equipment | 4 | 8.3% |
| Indecency | 4 | 8.3% |
| Loud Commercials | 4 | 8.3% |
| Interference | 3 | 6.3% |
| Privacy | 1 | 2.1% |
Billing and Availability were the main issues reported in this category, while other issues were less common.
Unwanted calls
There were 492 complaints relating to unwanted calls on this date, representing 40.4% of all complaints. Caller ID and business contact number details are listed below where there is enough concentration to make the data meaningful.
Most reported business contact numbers
| Telephone number | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| (239) 899-8516 | 10 | 2.0% |
| (855) 357-2005 | 10 | 2.0% |
| (866) 771-7079 | 4 | 0.8% |
| (866) 398-3320 | 3 | 0.6% |
| (877) 578-1736 | 3 | 0.6% |
| (207) 820-6380 | 2 | 0.4% |
| (360) 262-2542 | 2 | 0.4% |
| (717) 204-4746 | 2 | 0.4% |
| (771) 222-1121 | 2 | 0.4% |
| (833) 487-2716 | 2 | 0.4% |
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.