If you call 911 in a city away from where you live, how does it know to call the local area’s dispatch?

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Edit: Was informed my GPS does not actually think I am far away, something else is causing that.

(See edit above) Ive heard it’s GPS, but my phone always thinks I am in a city hundreds of miles away for some reason so just wondering more specifically how that would work?

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All cell providers include an approximate location with your 911 call. They can obtain this via GPS from your phone (newer technology) or based on the cell tower you are connected to (older technology). This allows them to route you to a local dispatcher.