County leaders ask to raise Pennsylvania’s 911 surcharge

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Phone bills could soon go up everywhere in Pennsylvania.

County leaders gathered in York on Monday to ask for a 25-cent increase to the state’s 911 surcharge. The current fee is $1.95 per month or per transaction when buying a new phone or prepaid cellphone minutes.

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The state uses the surcharge to upgrade and maintain 911 communication systems and train operators. Funds are distributed to counties across the state…

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