FCC Consumer Complaints – 23 June 2026
Introduction
The Federal Communications Commission recorded 1491 consumer complaints on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 relating to telecommunications services, this was higher than the 1290 complaints recorded the previous day. Reports were received from 50 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
- 1491
- States & territories reporting
- 50
- Most common issue
- Unwanted Calls (565)
- Most reported state/territory
- California (147)
Where the complaints came from
Reports recorded on 23 June 2026 show 1491 complaints originating from 925 cities across 50 states and territories. Complaints were spread broadly across states and territories, with no individual location contributing a significant share. At the city level, complaints were similarly dispersed, with no single location accounting for a notable share of the total.
The table below summarises the number of complaints reported in each state and territory on this date, ordered by total reports.
| State/Territory | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| California | 147 | 9.9% |
| Texas | 124 | 8.3% |
| Florida | 122 | 8.2% |
| New York | 91 | 6.1% |
| Colorado | 75 | 5.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 57 | 3.8% |
| Illinois | 50 | 3.4% |
| Arizona | 49 | 3.3% |
| Georgia | 48 | 3.2% |
| North Carolina | 48 | 3.2% |
| Other states and territories | 680 | 45.6% |
What the complaints were about
A total of 7 complaint categories were represented in the complaints recorded on this date. Phone accounted for the largest share, with 1083 complaints. Complaint activity was strongly concentrated in this category, with other categories contributing comparatively fewer reports.
| Complaint category | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 1083 | 72.6% |
| Internet | 240 | 16.1% |
| TV | 143 | 9.6% |
| Radio | 11 | 0.7% |
| Emergency | 8 | 0.5% |
| Accessibility | 4 | 0.3% |
| Request for Dispute Assistance | 2 | 0.1% |
Phone complaints
1083 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 72.6% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unwanted Calls | 565 | 52.2% |
| Billing | 261 | 24.1% |
| Equipment | 68 | 6.3% |
| Availability (including rural call completion) | 63 | 5.8% |
| Number Portability (keeping your number if you change providers) | 52 | 4.8% |
| Cramming (unauthorized charges on your phone bill) | 32 | 3.0% |
| Junk Faxes | 15 | 1.4% |
| Privacy | 13 | 1.2% |
| Interference (including signal jammers) | 10 | 0.9% |
| Slamming (change of your carrier without permission) | 3 | 0.3% |
| Rural Call Completion | 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. The remaining complaints in this category were spread across several issues, including Billing, Equipment and Availability (including rural call completion).
Internet complaints
240 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 16.1% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | 114 | 47.5% |
| Availability | 55 | 22.9% |
| Equipment | 27 | 11.3% |
| Speed | 20 | 8.3% |
| Interference | 17 | 7.1% |
| Privacy | 7 | 2.9% |
Billing and Availability were the main issues reported in this category, while other issues were less common.
TV complaints
143 complaints were recorded in this category, representing 9.6% of the total.
| Issue | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | 43 | 30.1% |
| Interference | 37 | 25.9% |
| Indecency | 32 | 22.4% |
| Billing | 21 | 14.7% |
| Loud Commercials | 5 | 3.5% |
| Equipment | 3 | 2.1% |
| Privacy | 2 | 1.4% |
The remaining complaints in this category were spread across several issues, including Availability, Interference and Indecency.
Unwanted calls
A total of 565 complaints relating to unwanted calls were recorded on this date, representing 37.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| (844) 515-1257 | 10 | 1.8% |
| (877) 957-0569 | 8 | 1.4% |
| (855) 357-2169 | 5 | 0.9% |
| (321) 395-8866 | 3 | 0.5% |
| (321) 395-8877 | 3 | 0.5% |
| (843) 932-6668 | 3 | 0.5% |
| (855) 357-2287 | 3 | 0.5% |
| (866) 771-4945 | 3 | 0.5% |
| (877) 957-3057 | 3 | 0.5% |
| (303) 928-1242 | 2 | 0.4% |
Key patterns
- Other Services accounted for the largest share of unwanted call complaints by service type.
- Prerecorded Voice was reported slightly more often than other call types.
- (844) 515-1257 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.