Utilities
Electric/Gas | Cable/Phone/Internet | Water/Sewer/Trash | Cell PhoneElectric/Gas
Most buildings and neighborhoods have limited choices for electric and gas providers. Check to see which companies provide service in your area and make sure to set up service beforehand. There’s nothing worse than moving in the heat of summer or cold of winter when your electric hasn’t been turned on yet!
- Pepco
- Provides electric to the Washington DC metro area and northern Virginia
- Dominion Virginia Power
- Provides electric to the northern Virginia area
- Washington Gas
- Provides gas to the Washington DC metro area and northern Virginia
- Columbia Gas of Virginia
- Provides gas to the northern Virginia area
Cable/Phone/Internet
Washington, D.C. has many companies and choices for your cable, internet, and phone needs. Be sure to check out and compare the many different options and services. Many companies offer bundled packages with cost savings if you need all three services. Also be sure to check which services are available in your neighborhood and your building. Due to older buildings and wiring, not all companies can provide service to your apartment.
YourNewCity.com Recommendations:
If you need to start a new cell phone service or are willing to switch services, consider getting Verizon while in D.C. The main reason: It’s the ONLY cell phone service that works underground in Washington, DC’s metro system.
Between waiting for the metro trains and the time to your destination, oftentimes you will be underground for up to an hour at a time. With Verizon cell phone service, you can stay connected to all your important calls, texts, emails, and web service. Besides, you might as well surf the web while waiting for the next train!
Going to be working in DC? Consider signing up for a Verizon laptop air service card so you can keep on working on your laptop while riding Metro.
Bundled Services
Need two or three cable, internet, and/or phone services? The following companies can provide you with different packages to meet your needs. Click on the links below to see packages, prices, and offerings for your location.
Cable/Internet/Phone
- Comcast
- Comcast provides cable television, high speed internet, and phone services. For Comcast service, click the link above or call (202) 635-5100
- RCN Corporation
- RCN provides cable television, high speed internet, and phone services. For RCN service, click the link above or call (800) 746-4726
- Verizon
- Verizon provides cable television, high speed internet, and phone services. For Verizon service, click the link above or call (800) VERIZON
- Time Warner Cable
- Time Warner provides cable television, high speed internet, and phone services. For Time Warner service, click the link above or call (800) 972-8919
- Qwest
- Qwest provides cable television, high speed internet, and phone services. For Quest service, click the link above or call (800) 475-7526
- Cox Communications
- Cox provides cable television, high speed internet, and phone services. For Cox service, click the link above or call (866) 749-2671
- Charter Communications
- Charter provides cable television, high speed internet, and phone services. For Charter services, click the link above or call (866) 234-6750
- Earthlink/Echo Star
- Earthlink and Echo Star (Dish Network) can provide cable television, high speed internet, and phone services. For Earthlink services, click the link above or call (800) EARTHLINK
- SBC Yahoo/DirectTV
- SBC Yahoo and DirectTV can provide cable television, high speed internet, and phone services. For SBC Yahoo services, click the link above or call (888) 772-6098)
Using your school or company’s internet and not wanting expensive cable? Try these alternatives:
- Netflix
- Blockbuster.com
- Hulu
- Skype - Unlimited calls to landlines with Skype – any time, day or night. No long-term contract.
- Netzero - Outgrown AOL and MSN? Move up to Netzero Platinum for only $6.95 per month! Limited Time offer.
Water/Sewer/Trash
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Whether you’re keeping your old number, or need a new cell phone number and service when you move to DC, consider Verizon Wireless. It is the only cell phone service that works in DC's underground Metro Stations.
Other considerations are the convenience of personal service and locations. With over 30 locations in and around the DC area, AT&T (formerly Cingular) might be the right choice for you.
Cell Phones and Service
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