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Report phone number misuse to the Federal Network Agency

Submit a complaint about unsolicited telemarketing, ping calls, or dialer abuse using the Federal Network Agency's complaint form.

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Processing: approx. 1 monthsSuccess rate: 60.0 %
Last reviewed: September 14, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Call log · Identification card or passport

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Record the phone number and the incident

    Write down the date, time, phone number, and details of the call.

  2. 2

    Submit a complaint online

    Via the complaint form at www.bundesnetzagentur.de.

  3. 3

    Wait for a response

    The Federal Network Agency has the authority to suspend phone numbers.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Consumers who have received unwanted calls or text messages.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months

Success rate

approx. 60.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Phone number not recorded correctly
  • Call date is missing

Common reasons for rejection

    Alternatives

    • Check related services in the application assistant
    • Use social counselling before applying

    If rejected

    Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

    Questions & Answers

    Am I entitled to compensation?

    Not directly through the BNetzA; a civil lawsuit is required for that.

    Freshness & source

    Maintenance
    Continuously reviewed & updated
    Source
    Verbraucherzentrale
    Data quality
    91 %

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