# 47 C.F.R. § 1.718 (2026): Unsatisfied informal complaints; formal complaints relating back to the filing dates of informal complaints

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## Section

- **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 1.718 (2026)
- **Heading:** Unsatisfied informal complaints; formal complaints relating back to the filing dates of informal complaints
- **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 / § 1.718: § 1.718   Unsatisfied informal complaints › formal complaints relating back to the filing dates of informal complaints.

## Text

When an informal complaint has not been satisfied pursuant to § 1.717, the complainant may file a formal complaint with this Commission in the form specified in § 1.721. Such filing will be deemed to relate back to the filing date of the informal complaint:
Provided,
That the formal complaint: Is filed within 6 months from the date of the carrier's response, or if no response has been filed, within 6 months of the due date for the response; makes reference to the date of the informal complaint, and is based on the same cause of action as the informal complaint. If no formal complaint is filed within the 6-month period, the informal complaint proceeding will be closed.
[83 FR 44831, Sept. 4, 2018]

## 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)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.703 (2026) § 1.703   Appearances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_703.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.711 (2026) § 1.711   Formal or informal complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_711.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.716 (2026) § 1.716   Form.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_716.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.717 (2026) § 1.717   Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_717.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.718 (2026) § 1.718   Unsatisfied informal complaints; formal complaints relating back to the filing dates of informal complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_718.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.719 (2026) § 1.719   Informal complaints filed pursuant to section 258.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_719.md)
- [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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