Telecom & Internet

Dispute phone, internet, and cable billing errors, contract violations, and service failures. File FCC complaints and state PUC appeals with free letter templates.

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What is a telecom or internet dispute?

Telecom and internet disputes involve billing errors, unauthorized charges, contract violations, or service failures by phone, internet, or cable providers. The FCC and state Public Utilities Commissions provide formal complaint processes for consumers.

Common telecom disputes

Unauthorized charges (cramming)
charges for services never requested
Early termination fees
disputing ETF charges when company failed to deliver service
Internet speed disputes
service not delivering advertised speeds
Billing errors
incorrect plan charges, double billing, wrong rate
Robocall and spam
unwanted calls violating the TCPA
Porting issues
refusal to transfer your phone number
Where to file a telecom complaint

The FCC handles complaints against phone and internet providers. The FTC handles fraud and deceptive practices. Your state PUC handles local service disputes. The CFPB handles financial aspects of telecom billing.

Steps to dispute a telecom charge

  1. 1
    Contact your provider and request an itemized bill
  2. 2
    Document all contacts and reference numbers
  3. 3
    Send a formal written dispute via certified mail
  4. 4
    File a complaint with the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov
  5. 5
    Consider small claims court for amounts under $10,000

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