Telecom / E-911 Fee

A monthly E-911 surcharge is imposed on each residence and business telephone line and any sort of wireless instrument.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must file and pay the Telecom/E-911 fee?

All Rhode Island sales tax permit holders who sell wireline or wireless telecommunication services.

What are the Telecom/E-911 fee rates?

For wireline customers the rate is dollar and twenty-six cents ($1.26) a month

For wireless customers the rate is dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) a month

How often must the Telecom/E-911 fee be filed / paid?

Return is due the last day of the following month.

Please see the Sales & Excise Tax Forms webpage for applicable forms.

Excise Tax Section
Email: Tax.Excise@tax.ri.gov
Telephone: 401.574.8955
Fax: 401.574.8914