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9-1-1 Can’t Wait Strengthen the Line that Saves Lives 9-1-1 Wireless Surcharge: What is it? The 911 wireless surcharge is a $1.00 monthly fee that was last increased in 2013 on cell phone bills in Iowa that helps keep 911 call centers running and emergency responders ready. When you call 911, this funding ensures trained dispatchers can answer immediately, pinpoint your location, and send help fast—whether it’s police, fire, or EMS. But this fee hasn’t increased in over a dec