in the
DFW Dallas Fort Worth
Metroplex Area
Electricity
If you are in an area of choice, there are probably 100s of electricity providers you can choose from. Over and over I have found Stream Energy by Ignite to be least expensive electric providers in the DFW area. Just click on the logo to be connected to our site and sign up for service online. We service most areas of the Metroplex, but not all. We have found that signing up for a specific time frame gives our family the best prices. Usually this has been a one year contract. Click on the link below and then on Enroll for Service. If you are GREEN, check out the Clean and Green plans.
Other common companies are:
CoServ 940-321-7800
Oncor 1-888-313-6862
Water, Sewer, Trash, Recycling
You will need to check with the city where you live.
Addison, Arlington, Aubrey, Bartonville, Bedford, Carrollton, Coppell, Copper Canyon, Corinth, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Flower Mound, Frisco, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Hickory Creek, Highland Park, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lake Dallas, Lantana, Lewisville, Little Elm, Mansfield, Murphy, North Richland Hills, Plano, Richardson, Richland Hills, Roanoke, Sachse, Southlake, Trophy Club, University Park, Watauga.
Normally when you sign up for Water service, they will automatically set you up for sewer and trash service as well. Be sure to ask them about the city recycling programs. Some want you to sign up online and some want you to show up in person. Be sure to take your contract or lease with you if you have to go in person.
Internet
I hear rave reviews about Verizon FIOS in many areas. If Verizon does not service your area, check out your local cable company like Comcast and Time Warner and AT&T at 1-888-774-7153 for UVerse in some areas.
Gas
Unfortunately you don't get to pick your Natural Gas service provider. There's only one for each city or area at this time. If you are in Dallas or Tarrant County, call Atmos first. If they are not the right provider they can probably recommend the right one. If you move to Denton County call CoServ first.
Atmos 1-888-286-6700
TXU 1-800-818-6132
CoServ 1-800-274-4014
Phone
Typically it is best to bundle with your internet service. Check out:
AT&T 1-866-912-8216
Century Tel 940-321-1000
Clear 1-877-946-2910
SBC 1-800-645-7567
Suddenlink 1-800-999-6845
Verizon FIOS 1-888-881-8161
DISH Network
I've always thought DISH Network offers a great product. Call 866-943-8607 to sign up for service TODAY.
You should probably visit your local post office and fill out their change of address card in the office, but you can also check out USPS online. If you have a community mailbox the post office will provide you a key. Even if you get a key from the previous owner, it will likely change the day they put in the notice to change their mail.
Security
My favorite local security company is SmithThompson 972-393-2000. Approximately $16.95/month, no contract, and they also have wireless solutions if you don't have a phone line installed. I set off lots of alarms in my business and notice they're one of the few who call and call quickly. There are other great national companies around like ADT. Call 1-866-940-2526 to get connected to ADT. Brinks and Broadview are now ADT.
ADT 866-940-2526
Brinks & Broadview Now ADT
SmithThompson 972-393-2000
Cable
AT&T 1-866-912-8216
Charter Communications 1-866-937-2427
Suddenlink 1-800-999-6845
Time Warner 972-742-5892)
Verizon FIOS 1-888-881-8161
Dallas Fort Worth Discounts
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If you need more information or know of other services you need, just let me know. If you need trades people like electricians, plumbs, AC repair, etc, check out my website at www.teamlynn.com then on the left column click on "About the Area" and "Serivce Providers".
