A survey by the National Association of State 911 Administrators found several states coordinate their 911 services. Wisconsin has virtually no coordination compared to many of its Midwestern neighbors.
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| State | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Minnesota | Missouri | Wisconsin |
|---|
| 911 Board | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 911 Web site | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Annual report | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Dispatcher training required | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Land line surcharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless surcharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes** |
| VOIP* surcharge | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
*Voice over Internet Protocol (Internet-based phones)
**Wisconsin's surcharge ended July 1, 2008
Source: National Association of State 911 Administrators (as of Jan. 1, 2008)
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