FCC Consumer Complaints – 12 June 2026
Introduction
On Friday, 12 June 2026, the Federal Communications Commission recorded 1273 consumer complaints relating to telecommunications services, this was lower than the 1391 complaints recorded the day before. Reports were received from 51 states and territories, with California recording slightly more complaints than other locations. Complaints relating to Unwanted Calls were marginally higher than for other issue types.
Key statistics
- Total complaints
- 1273
- States & territories reporting
- 51
- Most common issue
- Unwanted Calls (490)
- Most reported state/territory
- California (147)
Where the complaints came from
On 12 June 2026, the 1273 complaints recorded by the Federal Communications Commission were reported from 795 cities across 51 states and territories. Activity was spread across states and territories, with no single location accounting for a substantial share of complaints. 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 | 147 | 11.5% |
| Texas | 108 | 8.5% |
| Florida | 101 | 7.9% |
| New York | 78 | 6.1% |
| Georgia | 59 | 4.6% |
| North Carolina | 51 | 4.0% |
| Kentucky | 49 | 3.8% |
| Virginia | 46 | 3.6% |
| Colorado | 45 | 3.5% |
| Ohio | 41 | 3.2% |
| Other states and territories | 548 | 43.0% |
Location highlight
California had the widest distribution of complaints, with reports originating from 93 different cities.
What the complaints were about
The complaints recorded on this date fell into 7 different complaint categories. Phone accounted for the largest share, with 983 complaints. Complaint activity was strongly concentrated in this category, with other categories contributing comparatively fewer reports.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 983 | 77.2% |
| Internet | 230 | 18.1% |
| TV | 39 | 3.1% |
| Radio | 12 | 0.9% |
| Accessibility | 4 | 0.3% |
| Emergency | 4 | 0.3% |
| Request for Dispute Assistance | 1 | 0.1% |
Phone complaints
983 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 77.2% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unwanted Calls | 490 | 49.8% |
| Billing | 235 | 23.9% |
| Availability (including rural call completion) | 92 | 9.4% |
| Equipment | 71 | 7.2% |
| Number Portability (keeping your number if you change providers) | 38 | 3.9% |
| Cramming (unauthorized charges on your phone bill) | 21 | 2.1% |
| Interference (including signal jammers) | 15 | 1.5% |
| Privacy | 11 | 1.1% |
| Slamming (change of your carrier without permission) | 4 | 0.4% |
| Junk Faxes | 3 | 0.3% |
| Rural Call Completion | 2 | 0.2% |
Unwanted calls again accounted for the largest share of complaints in this category. These reports are examined in more detail in the section below. A broad mix of issues was reported in this category, with Billing, Availability (including rural call completion) and Equipment among the most common.
Internet complaints
230 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 18.1% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | 97 | 42.2% |
| Availability | 45 | 19.6% |
| Equipment | 32 | 13.9% |
| Interference | 29 | 12.6% |
| Speed | 22 | 9.6% |
| Privacy | 5 | 2.2% |
Billing and Availability accounted for the majority of complaints in this category, with other issues reported less frequently.
TV complaints
39 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 3.1% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | 16 | 41.0% |
| Availability | 10 | 25.6% |
| Indecency | 8 | 20.5% |
| Equipment | 2 | 5.1% |
| Interference | 1 | 2.6% |
| Privacy | 1 | 2.6% |
Billing and Availability accounted for the majority of complaints in this category, with other issues reported less frequently.
Unwanted calls
490 complaints relating to unwanted calls were recorded on this date, accounting for 38.5% of all complaints. Reports referenced both caller ID numbers and business contact numbers, with number tables shown where meaningful patterns are present.
Most reported business contact numbers
| Telephone number | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| (309) 312-9159 | 8 | 1.6% |
| (309) 301-1881 | 7 | 1.4% |
| (833) 662-5740 | 6 | 1.2% |
| (855) 357-2005 | 4 | 0.8% |
| (309) 301-1933 | 3 | 0.6% |
| (855) 994-2018 | 3 | 0.6% |
| (866) 666-1439 | 3 | 0.6% |
| (866) 771-6686 | 3 | 0.6% |
| (886) 771-1640 | 3 | 0.6% |
| (888) 269-2516 | 3 | 0.6% |
Key patterns
- Other Services was reported slightly more often than other service types.
- Prerecorded Voice was reported slightly more often than other call types.
- (309) 312-9159 was reported slightly more often than other business contact numbers.
- 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.