How to file a complaint with AT&T
Category: Telecom & Internet
This page lists the official complaint channels for AT&T and, if those channels don't resolve your issue, the regulators that handle complaints about companies in this industry.
Step 1 — File the complaint with AT&T directly
Most regulators want to see that you tried to resolve the issue with the company first. Use the official channels below.
- Customer service / contact: AT&T Contact Page
- Who you are (account number, order number, member ID).
- What happened (dates, what you were told, what was supposed to happen).
- What you've already done (prior support contacts, ticket numbers, dates).
- What you want (specific outcome — refund, repair, account correction, etc).
- A deadline (e.g., "Please respond within 14 days or I will escalate to Federal Communications Commission (FCC).").
Step 2 — Document everything
- Save copies of every message you send and receive, including chat transcripts.
- Note the date, time, and name of every customer service rep you speak with.
- Get a ticket number for every contact and record it.
- Take screenshots of any error messages, account states, or relevant in-app information.
This documentation is what regulators and arbitrators rely on. Without it, your complaint is much harder to act on.
Step 3 — Escalate to a regulator if the company doesn't resolve it
Wireless and broadband provider. FCC has primary federal jurisdiction. The FTC handles unauthorized charges (cramming) cases.
Regulators that handle complaints about AT&T:
| Regulator | What they handle | File a complaint |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | Phone (wireless and landline), internet service, TV/cable, robocalls, billing disputes with telecom providers. | Official page |
| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | Fraud, scams, identity theft, unfair business practices, deceptive advertising, do-not-call violations. | Official page |
| State Attorney General | Almost any consumer dispute with a business operating in your state. Each state's AG office runs a consumer protection division. | Official page |
| Better Business Bureau (BBB) | Almost any business, US and Canada. Mediation rather than enforcement. | Official page |
Most regulators forward complaints to the company and require a response. Companies frequently resolve issues at this stage that they refused to resolve through customer service.
Common complaint topics for AT&T
- Wireless service
- U-verse / fiber issues
- Billing
- Cancellation
- Cramming charges
If a regulator complaint doesn't resolve it
- Small claims court — usually for disputes under $5,000-$10,000.
- AAA arbitration — required by many consumer contracts.
- Consult a consumer-rights attorney for serious or repeated issues.
Related
- How to get a refund from AT&T
- More companies in Telecom & Internet
- All regulators and how to file with each
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