Moving can be frantic. There’s so much to do and explore; the last things you want to do is spend time looking up numbers to get your basic services turned on. Let us help. Here’s a handy guide with all you need to set up your new home with power, television, phone and Internet service.
Power Florida Power & Light:
Florida Power & Light serves customers in the city of Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and some portions of unincorporated Manatee County. To hook up power in a residence, visit www.fpl.com or call (941) 917-0708. Business owners should call (800) 375-2434.
Peace River Electric Cooperative:
Peace River serves about 17,000 residents in Manatee County and operates in a 10-county area from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic. It is constructing a new substation in Lakewood Ranch and plans substations in the Parrish and Dam Road areas in about two years. A nonprofit, Peace River is owned by its local customers. To apply for membership, visit http://www.preco.org/ or call (800) 282-3824.
Natural Gas:
TECO/People’s Gas Systems provides natural gas hookups to residents in metropolitan Bradenton, Palmetto and some rural areas. Call (877) 832-6747 for information. Television The three largest companies providing cable service to the area are Bright House Networks, Verizon and Comcast Cable. Bright House Networks: It serves the city of Bradenton and unincorporated Manatee County. Call (941) 748-3816 for information. Bright House Networks also provides cable service to Anna Maria Island. Residents should call (941) 748-1822 for service interruptions.
Verizon FiOS TV:
It now offers its fiber optic cable service to 30,000 customers in Manatee County. To see if you are eligible for the service, call (800) 880-2941 or visit www.verizonfios.com.
Comcast Cablevision:
For more information, visit www.comcast.com or call Comcast customer service at 888-COMCAST. Internet Bright House Networks: It provides Internet access to residents. For service, call (941) 748-1822.
Verizon:
Verizon provides DSL or FiOS Internet service. Not everyone is eligible for FiOS service, however. To see if you are eligible, call (888) 933-3331. Phone AT&T: (800) 222-0300 Florida Public Telephone Company: (941) 954-7622 MCI: (800) 950-5555 Sprint: (800) 877-7746 (personal) (800) 877-2000 (business) Verizon: (800) 483-4000 (residential) (800) 483-5000 (business) AstroTel: (941) 803-9473 Many companies now combine services for phone, television and Internet. Ask companies if combined services are available in your area.
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