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Utility Companies in Austin

By Emily Starbuck Gerson, About.com

Whenever you move to a new home or apartment in Austin, you must ensure all your utility services are set up. Otherwise, you will be pretty miserable in the dark with no water or television! Most utilities are handled by the City of Austin, though when it comes to cable and Internet, you have three primary choices. Use this list of utility companies in Austin to make sure you've covered all the basics.

Gas

Texas Gas Service
1-800-700-2443

Electricity

Austin Energy
(512) 494-9400

Water

Austin Water Utility
(512) 494-9400

Solid Waste

Solid Waste Services (this includes recycling)
Call 3-1-1 when within Austin area

Cable/Internet

Time Warner Cable
(512) 485-5555

Grande Communications
(512) 220-4600

AT&T
AT&T phone numbers

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