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Wireless complaints down in 2Q

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission said wireless complaints dropped in the second quarter, a shift the agency attributed to a reduction in consumer gripes about billing and rates.

At the same time, the FCC said wireless consumer complaints increased in other categories, including carrier marketing and advertising, early termination, electrical interference, service quality and coverage, and tower and licensing issues.

The commission said wireless billing and rate complaints dropped from 4,006 in the first quarter to 3,320 in the second quarter. Overall wireless consumer complaints fell from 7,330 in the first quarter to 6,783 in the second quarter.

The data reported reflect complaints and inquires collected between April 1 and June 30.

Inquiries from wireless consumers dropped slightly in the second quarter to 10,297 from 10,774 in the first quarter, according to the commission.

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