Surcharge Helped Fund Wireless 9-1-1

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Indiana at the forefront of wireless 911 technology
Indiana is at the forefront of a national push to integrate technology between cell phones and emergency dispatch centers.
Since 1999, Indiana has taken a 65-cent 911 surcharge that is added to cell phone bills and reimbursed emergency dispatch agencies and wireless companies for the cost of the upgrades.

That's helped fund nearly $90 million in upgrades to emergency dispatch centers in 90 counties. (more ...)