Report phone number misuse to the Federal Network Agency in Essen
Report phone number misuse to the Federal Network Agency in Essen is handled by Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Telekommunikation, Post und Eisenbahnen (zuständig für Essen); in the region it currently takes about approx. 1 months.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Call log · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Costs
Kostenlos
Processing time
approx. 1 months in Essen
In Essen we expect around approx. 1 months processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 4 weeks
How to proceed
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Record the phone number and the incident
Write down the date, time, phone number, and details of the call.
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Submit a complaint online
Via the complaint form at www.bundesnetzagentur.de.
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Wait for a response
The Federal Network Agency has the authority to suspend phone numbers.
Required documents
- Call logMandatory
- Personalausweis oder ReisepassMandatory
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Consumers who have received unwanted calls or text messages.
Income limit
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.
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Am I entitled to compensation?▼
Not directly through the BNetzA; a civil lawsuit is required for that.
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- Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Telekommunikation, Post und Eisenbahnen (zuständig für Essen)
Responsible authority
- Report phone number misuse to the Federal Network Agency in Essen
- City Essen
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Regional specifics
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- Report phone number misuse to the Federal Network Agency – overview