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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) An informal complaint alleging a violation of section 255, 716 or 718 of the Act or parts 6, 7, or 14 of this chapter may be transmitted to the Enforcement Bureau by any reasonable means, including the Commission's online informal complaint filing system, U.S. Mail, overnight delivery, or email. Any Requests filed using a method other than the Commission's online system should include a cover letter that references section 255, 716, or 718 or the rules of parts 6, 7, or 14 of this chapter and should be addressed to the Enforcement Bureau.
(b) An informal complaint shall include:
(1) The name, address, email address, and telephone number of the complainant;
(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the manufacturer or service provider defendant against whom the complaint is made;
(3) The date or dates on which the complainant or person(s) on whose behalf the complaint is being filed either purchased, acquired, or used or attempted to purchase, acquire, or use the equipment or service about which the complaint is being made;
(4) A complete statement of fact explaining why the complainant contends that the defendant manufacturer or provider is in violation of section 255, 716 or 718 of the Act or the Commission's rules, including details regarding the service or equipment and the relief requested, and all documentation that supports the complainant's contention;
(5) A certification that the complainant submitted to the Commission a Request for Dispute Assistance, pursuant to § 14.32, no less than 30 days before the complaint is filed;
(6) The complainant's preferred format or method of response to the complaint by the Commission and defendant (e.g., letter, facsimile transmissions, telephone (voice/TRS/TTY), email, audio-cassette recording, Braille, or some other method that will best accommodate the complainant's disability, if any); and
(7) Any other information that is required by the Commission's accessibility complaint form.
(c) Any party with a question about information that should be included in an Informal Complaint should email the Commission's Disability Rights Office at dro@fcc.gov or call (202) 418–2517 (voice), (202) 418–2922 (TTY).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 47. Telecommunication § 47.14.34 Informal complaints; form, filing, content, and consumer assistance - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-47-telecommunication/cfr-sect-47-14-34/
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