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Three ways to buy dispatch

Shared Regional. Semi-Dedicated. Dedicated.

Every Echo911 dispatch client is worked by the same certified telecommunicators on the same technology. What changes between service types is the channel model, how tailored the procedures are, and the price. Here's how to pick.

Type 01

Shared Regional Dispatch

Most economical

A regional dispatch channel shared by multiple agencies in one geographic area — plus your own private company channel for internal traffic.

  • 24/7 professional dispatch on a shared regional channel
  • Private company channel included
  • Standardized procedures per the Radio Etiquette & Use Handbook
  • Best entry point for small teams and new operations
  • Pairs with a la carte pricing for radio owners
Type 02

Semi-Dedicated Dispatch

$7.25 / hour

Pooled certified telecommunicators working your agency-specific procedures and channels, 24/7 — without funding a full position.

  • Agency-specific procedures & channels
  • All-inclusive rate, 24/7 coverage
  • CAD access & monthly reporting
  • Best for small-to-mid operations with steady call volume
Type 03

Dedicated Dispatch

$32 / hour

A dispatcher position staffed exclusively for your operation — your channels, your SOPs, your agency's voice.

  • Dedicated 24/7 position & call-taking
  • Private dispatch channel
  • Supervisor coverage & continuity staffing
  • Custom reporting, RMS integration & SLA
Side by side

Pick the row that sounds like your agency.

Shared RegionalSemi-DedicatedDedicated
Dispatch channelRegional channel shared by area agenciesAgency-specific channelsPrivate channel, exclusive position
Company channel✓ Private company channel✓ Included✓ Included
ProceduresStandardized (handbook)Agency-specificYour SOPs, your voice
CAD accessAvailable✓ Included✓ Included + custom reporting
CertificationsEPD · EFD · EMD with Telephone CPR — every telecommunicator, every type
Best fitSmall teams, new operations, radio ownersSmall-to-mid agencies with steady volumeAgencies replacing an in-house or contracted dispatch center
PricingA la carte / quote$7.25/hour all-inclusive$32/hour
Common questions

Choosing between the three.

What is Shared Regional Dispatch? +
A regional dispatch channel shared by multiple agencies in one geographic area, worked 24/7 by Echo911 telecommunicators. Every client still receives a private company channel for internal traffic. It is the most economical way to get professional dispatch, and it is governed by the Echo911 Radio Etiquette & Use Handbook.
What is Semi-Dedicated Dispatch? +
Pooled certified telecommunicators working your agency-specific procedures and channels, 24/7, from $7.25/hour all-inclusive. You get agency-specific call handling and CAD access without funding a full dispatcher position.
What is Dedicated Dispatch? +
A dispatcher position staffed exclusively for your operation — your channels, your SOPs, your agency's voice — with dedicated call-taking, supervisor coverage, and continuity staffing, from $32/hour.
Can I move between service types as I grow? +
Yes. Agencies commonly start on Shared Regional or a la carte dispatch and step up to Semi-Dedicated or Dedicated as call volume and headcount grow. Your channels, CAD records, and unit numbering carry forward.
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