Customers who purchase prepaid cell phones or calling cards in 2017 will see a new, small service charge on their receipt. The new Kentucky law passed during the 2016 legislative session requires retailers that sell cellular phones or calling cards with preloaded minutes to charge an additional flat rate of $0.93 per purchase. The new small fee helps fund the 911 service throughout the state. The fee will be effective January 1, 2017. The service charge will go toward funding to hire additional 911 operations personnel, developing or upgrading address databases, updating computers and phone equipment, and other resources.