Connect Your Utilities
in the
DFW Dallas Fort Worth
Metroplex Area
Movers - Newcomers - Transfer - New Service
Electricity
Check out PowerToChoose.org if you are in an area of choice. Try to sign a contract if you can and it makes sense versus going Month to Month. Other common companies are:
CoServ 940-321-7800
Oncor 1-888-313-6862
TXU 1-888-608-0033
Reliant 1-866-222-7100
TriCounty Electric 817-444-3201 Grayson-Collin Coop 800-967-5235
Water, Sewer, Trash, Recycling
You will need to check with the city where you live.
Addison, Allen, Anna, Arlington, Aubrey, Bartonville, Bedford, Colleyville, Carrollton, Coppell, Copper Canyon, Corinth, Dallas, Denison, Denton, Euless, Flower Mound, Frisco, Fort Worth, Granbury, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Hickory Creek, Highland Park, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Lake Dallas, Lantana, Lewisville, Little Elm, Mansfield, Midlothian, Murphy, North Richland Hills, Plano, Prosper, Richardson, Richland Hills, Roanoke, Sachse, Sherman, Southlake, Trophy Club, University Park, Watauga, Wylie.
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
Verizon FIOS is now Frontier Communications 1-877-694-9787 and available in many areas. If Verizon/Frontier does not service your area, check out your local cable company like Comcast and Time Warner now Spectrum and AT&T at 1-888-774-7153 for UVerse in some areas. Google is rumored to be installing Fiber and may be available soon. If you are in a rural area Windstream is also a potential provider. An alternative in some other areas is HughesNet.
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 or Collin County call CoServ first.
Atmos 1-888-286-6700
TXU 1-800-818-6132
CoServ 1-800-274-4014
Mobile - Cell Phone Service
If you haven't switched companies or checked prices in a while, check out Google Fi for some great phones and prices. You might also try Republic Wireless. If you are off contract and need a nice GSM phone check out the MotoG. Then choose your carrier and pop in their SIM card. You might also try Google devices on the Play Store. You might also see if FreedomPop will work for you. Consumer Cellular has a great reputation and some great plans so check them out too.
I recently switched to Google Project Fi and that saved me a lot of money.
If you have an 800 number or need one and need to reduce the monthly expense? Check out Kall8.
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 is now Frontier Communications 1-877-694-9787
Phone Alternatives
Google Fi mobile and smart phones from Google Magic Jack to use with your internet connection
Ooma to use with your internet connection
Line App for your moblie phone WhatsApp for your mobile phone.
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. Every post office is different. Some will replace for you at no charge, others want you to buy the lock and have them replace it. You can order a replacement lock from Amazon.
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 national companies around like ADT. Call 1-866-940-2526 to get connected to ADT. Brinks and Broadview are now ADT. If you are a do it yourselfer and can handle some basic installation, check out SimpliSafe starts at approximately $14.99/month.
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 is now Frontier Communications 1-877-694-9787
If you want to drop cable, you can try a service like YouTubeTV, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, or Sling.
Pest Control
Smith Thompson Services - Same folks as the Security systems above. Great rates. Might ask for a discount if you have already signed up for security monitoring.
Lawn Service
Lawnstarter - Seems like we get cards on the door every week for lawn service, but if the neighbors don't have recommendations check out lawnstarter. Easy to get a quote and start service.
Fitness Clubs
Call me at 214-675-6992 and I'll see what I can do for you on fitness clubs. We have great contacts at Larry North and Texas Family Fitness. Occasionally Texas Family has run special as low as $7 or $8/month.
Transportation
If you haven't signed up for UBER, you'll love the service. Use the referral code TeamLynn to get a discount ride. Try Lyft too and you probably get some discount when you use this link and you are a first time user of Lyft Car Service. Also a cool Dallas based service called Alto.
Free Moving Boxes
Check craigslist. Recycle-Upcycle. You have to pick up, but often many listings for free moving boxes.
Dallas Fort Worth Discounts
Dollar Shave Club Get good razors cheap.
Piping Rock Vitamins Best prices I've found anywhere on Vitamins
FillaSeat Pay one price and get free seats to Dallas area events in an effort to FILL the House.
Lyft Get some discount when you use this link and you are a first time user of Lyft Car Service.
Uber Get some discount when you use this link and you are a first time user of Uber.
Groupon Get great discounts on massages, events, fitness, games, events, and more.
Hotels: Try Hotel Engine....super discounts like you work for a big company..maybe even better.
Wise: Best way to transfer money between people. Great exchange rates on international transfers.
HelloFresh: Ready to make meals delivered fresh to your front door.
More
If you need more information or know of other services you need, just let me know. If you need trades people like electricians, plumbers, AC repair, etc, check out my website at www.teamlynn.com then on the left column click on "About the Area" and "Service Providers". If you know a good tradesperson just let me know.