Federal Communications Commission: Filing A Complaint With The FCC Is Easy

The FCC makes it simple and convenient to file a complaint. Choose a complaint type, a method of filing your complaint with us, and click to link to a complaint form (or to required information when not using a form).

Step 1: Choose a complaint type. There are three types of complaints. Click on each complaint type below to determine which definition best covers your complaint:

General Complaints (FCC Form 475)

Complaints of Obscene, Profane and Indecent Broadcasts (FCC Form 475B)

Slamming Complaints (FCC Form 501)

Step 2: Choose a method of filing your complaint. There are several different ways you may file a complaint: Electronically, by Postal mail, by E-mail, by Telephone, or by Fax.

Electronically:
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The fastest method of filing. All you do is fill out the information and press “Submit”.

General Complaint

Obscenity/Indecency

Slamming

Postal Mail:

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Sometimes you may not have access to a computer or may feel more comfortable sending your complaint through the mail. Click on the appropriate form below to print-out the form. Mail your complaint to the appropriate address, making sure to include copies of all supporting information.

General Complaint printable version (address)

Obscenity/Indecency printable version (address)

Slamming printable version (address)

E-Mail:
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Filing a form is not required. You may e-mail your complaint and supporting documents to us.

Send General and Indecency complaints to fccinfo@fcc.gov.

Send Slamming complaints to slamming@fcc.gov.

Phone:
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Our Consumer & Mediation Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET to answer your questions and assist you in filing a complaint. Call toll-free at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice or 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY.

Fax:
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General Complaints may be faxed toll-free to: 1-866-418-0232

Slamming Complaints may be faxed to: ATTN SLAM TEAM, 202-418-0035.

Be sure to include all required information to prevent delay in the processing of your complaint. ALL Slamming complaints must contain a copy of the disputed bill or other evidence.

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20554
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Phone: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322)
TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322)
Fax: 1-866-418-0232
E-mail: fccinfo@fcc.gov