CONSUMER COMPLAINTS - TELECOMMUNICATIONS | FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Accepts complaints on telemarketing issues such as: junk faxes, Do-Not-Call violations, pre-recorded telephone messages, automatic telephone dialing systems, and unsolicited commercial e-mail messages to cell phones, pagers, and other wireless telecommunications devices. Under certain circumstances, the agency may pursue legal action on these cases. Also accepts general complaints from consumers on certain aspects of long distance telephone billing disputes including: land line, wireless, and internet service. Under certain circumstances, agency may provide mediation between consumer and service provider, but will not pursue legal action. Otherwise, will direct caller to the proper agency.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

45 L St. Ne, Washington, DC 20554

Hours

Phone line is staffed M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm.

Fax

(202) 418-0232

Application process

Phone for information or to make a complaint; may fax or fill out complaint form on website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Agency info

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Provides regulation and enforcement of laws pertaining to non-government communication by radio, television, wire, telephone, cell-phone, satellite, and cable. Regulates the distribution of radio spectrum frequencies. Accepts various consumer complaints on telecommunication services and practices.