How to complain to a US state utility commission
The state PUC is the most useful regulator most customers never call. Here is what it can do, what it cannot, and how to file.
2 Nov 2026 6 min read
United States · Postal & parcels
Missed deliveries, lost parcels, damage and unresolved claims. Postal complaints split between letters and parcels, and the escalation route depends on the carrier and the country.
State rules differ. The FCC handles telecom complaints nationally but does not award compensation; state commissions handle many billing and service disputes.
Escalation
Only escalate after giving the provider a chance to fix the issue and keeping a record of dates, reference numbers and evidence.
Playbooks
The state PUC is the most useful regulator most customers never call. Here is what it can do, what it cannot, and how to file.
2 Nov 2026 6 min read
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