Essential services (electricity, gas, phone etc) are fast and straight-forward to establish in Wellington with a range of competitive suppliers. Gas and electricity usage is metered, and companies bill their customers monthly. Water is provided by local authorities and paid for through rates.
Electricity
The electricity companies in Wellington can be found in the Yellow Pages.
Gas
Many houses in Wellington run on both gas and electricity, but some properties may not be connected to gas mains. If you want gas, you need to contact a gas fitter who would install the necessary pipes and connection. Once the connection is made, the gas used will be supplied by one of the gas companies operating in the region.
Residential Providers - Gas Industry Company website
Telephone
There are two telephone line suppliers in Wellington, Telecom and TelstraClear, and two mobile phone companies, Telecom and Vodafone.
Internet
Internet connection options include dial-up, wireless, ADSL, satellite and cable. The choice of connection depends on where you live.
Internet Service Providers - Yellow Pages website
Pay TV
There are two pay television options in Wellington. One is through Sky Television and the other is through the TelstraClear Network.
