# 47 C.F.R. § 1.716 (2026): Form

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## Section

- **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 1.716 (2026)
- **Heading:** Form
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 47 CFR: Telecommunication / Chapter I: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION / Part 1: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE / Subpart E: Complaints, Applications, Tariffs, and Reports Involving Common Carriers / § 1.716: § 1.716   Form.

## Text

An informal complaint shall be in writing and should contain: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the complaint, (b) the name of the carrier against which the complaint is made, (c) a complete statement of the facts tending to show that such carrier did or omitted to do anything in contravention of the Communications Act, and (d) the specific relief of satisfaction sought.
[51 FR 16039, Apr. 30, 1986]

## Nearby sections

- [47 C.F.R. § 1.701 (2026) § 1.701   Show cause orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_701.md)
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- [47 C.F.R. § 1.717 (2026) § 1.717   Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_717.md)
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- [47 C.F.R. § 1.720 (2026) § 1.720   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_720.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.721 (2026) § 1.721   General pleading requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_721.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.722 (2026) § 1.722   Format and content of complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_722.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.723 (2026) § 1.723   Damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_723.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.724 (2026) § 1.724   Complaints governed by section 208(b)(1) of the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_724.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.725 (2026) § 1.725   Joinder of complainants and causes of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_725.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.726 (2026) § 1.726   Answers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_726.md)

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