Summary
Clark County is adding a $1 monthly fee on phone lines and cell phones, plus $10 on commercial trunk lines, to fund vital upgrades to emergency 9-1-1 dispatch systems and transition away from aging analog technology.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates millions in dedicated revenue through a $1/month surcharge on consumer phone lines and $10/month on business trunk lines.
County residents and visitors benefit from faster, more accurate emergency dispatch capabilities including exact location tracking.
All county telephone and mobile phone subscribers will see a small monthly fee increase on their bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Clark County Board of Commissioners — January 20, 2026
Clark County is adding a $1 monthly fee on phone lines and cell phones, plus $10 on commercial trunk lines, to fund vital upgrades to emergency 9-1-1 dispatch systems and transition away from aging analog technology.
Clark County Board of Commissioners — January 6, 2026
The county introduced an ordinance to add a 9-1-1 telephone line surcharge of up to $1 per month per line to fund emergency communication upgrades. While public comments and business impact responses raised affordability concerns, commissioners emphasized the critical need to maintain and upgrade emergency dispatch systems.
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