Charleston, W.Va.
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ell phone users will see a 10.2 percent increase in their bill fees beginning July 1, according to the West Virginia Public Service Commission.
The wireless enhanced 911 fee is going from $3.64 to $4.01.
To this is also added an 8-cent wireless tower fee and a 29-cent public safety wireless fee, which means the final bill per customer per month will be $4.38.
The money is collected by the PSC, but is then remitted to the counties based on a formula for their use. The fee, established by the state legislature, is subject to recalculation every two years.
The fees are used to improve the effectiveness and reliability of 911 services, according to officials.
More information on this case can be found on the PSC website.
