FCC Consumer Complaints – 14 June 2026
Introduction
The Federal Communications Commission recorded 511 consumer complaints on 14 June 2026 relating to telecommunications services, this represented a decline from the 682 complaints recorded the previous day. Reports were received from 45 states and territories, with California recording slightly more complaints than other locations. Billing was the most frequently reported issue, with 179 complaints recorded.
Key statistics
- Total complaints
- 511
- States & territories reporting
- 45
- Most common issue
- Billing (179)
- Most reported state/territory
- California (63)
Where the complaints came from
A total of 511 complaints were recorded on 14 June 2026, with reports originating from 342 cities in 45 states and territories. Complaint activity was fairly evenly distributed, with no single state or territory accounting for a large share of reports. At the city level, a significant concentration was observed in Tennessee, where Dyersburg accounted for 35 of the 44 complaints recorded.
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 | 63 | 12.3% |
| Tennessee | 44 | 8.6% |
| Florida | 40 | 7.8% |
| Texas | 40 | 7.8% |
| New York | 32 | 6.3% |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | 4.7% |
| Arizona | 21 | 4.1% |
| North Carolina | 17 | 3.3% |
| Georgia | 16 | 3.1% |
| Illinois | 15 | 2.9% |
| Other states and territories | 199 | 38.9% |
Location highlight
Complaints in Tennessee were heavily concentrated in Dyersburg, which accounted for the majority of reports within the state.
What the complaints were about
Complaints recorded on this date related to 5 different complaint categories. The largest number of complaints fell within Phone, which accounted for 303 reports. Complaint activity was strongly concentrated in this category, with other categories contributing comparatively fewer reports.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 303 | 59.3% |
| Internet | 172 | 33.7% |
| TV | 27 | 5.3% |
| Radio | 6 | 1.2% |
| Emergency | 3 | 0.6% |
Phone complaints
303 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 59.3% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | 116 | 38.3% |
| Unwanted Calls | 71 | 23.4% |
| Equipment | 38 | 12.5% |
| Availability (including rural call completion) | 27 | 8.9% |
| Number Portability (keeping your number if you change providers) | 18 | 5.9% |
| Cramming (unauthorized charges on your phone bill) | 13 | 4.3% |
| Privacy | 13 | 4.3% |
| Interference (including signal jammers) | 5 | 1.7% |
| Slamming (change of your carrier without permission) | 2 | 0.7% |
The largest share of complaints in this category related to Billing and Unwanted Calls, with fewer reports falling into other issue types.
Internet complaints
172 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 33.7% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | 54 | 31.4% |
| Billing | 53 | 30.8% |
| Interference | 27 | 15.7% |
| Speed | 17 | 9.9% |
| Equipment | 15 | 8.7% |
| Privacy | 6 | 3.5% |
The largest share of complaints in this category related to Availability and Billing, with fewer reports falling into other issue types.
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.