New Utility Connection Service by JJ Smith July 5, 2024 written by JJ Smith July 5, 2024 6 When you move to Australia, setting up utilities like electricity, broadband, and gas is not straightforward. As a newly arrived resident, you won’t have the necessary paperwork. That’s why you are going to need a utility connection service. Compare & Connect handles all the paperwork on your behalf, ensuring you can quickly access essential utilities such as electricity, gas, broadband, pay TV, and more. Skip the stress, save time, and avoid endless research by filling out one simple online form and get everything sorted! Editors note: When I tried to connect our utilities for our new home in Australia, I researched all the major companies for each of our main services: Foxtel/Sky TV, power/electricity, phone, and broadband. I weighed up all the different packages on offer and decided on the best deals. When I went to set up my accounts, I found out we didn’t have any of the paperwork the companies needed! We didn’t have proof of address, three months’ wages, or three months’ bank statements from an Australian bank. That’s when I found Compare & Connect… We also needed a utility invoice for proof of address to get our Medicare card, set up a bank account (unless you set up your bank account before you left NZ like my husband), and so many other services that want proof of identity documents. I was so happy when I came across Connect & Compare. I managed to get all our utilities to be connected within minutes. I could have saved myself so much time, money, and stress. They offered all the current deals from a great range of suppliers, so we got exactly what we wanted without hassle. We only needed to complete a straightforward online form, and they took care of the rest. At Compare & Connect, their aim is simple… Take the stress out of moving into your new Australian home and ensure you are always getting the best deals! Compare & Connect are specialists in connecting and disconnecting utilities such as electricity, gas, water, broadband and more! What’s even better is that they do it all for free. No cost to you at all. They get paid a commission by your new gas and electricity provider. How it works Compare & Connect’s process is simple – they provide clients with end-to-end solutions to compare and connect many services across a suite of categories. Their service is free, quick and easy! Simply apply online Choose the service, provider and plan that best suits you Fill in some personal information Check the terms and conditions Enjoy your new product or service. Peace of Mind There are many benefits to enlisting the help of the Compare & Connect experts, including: Expert knowledge: they make selecting a company easy. Their consultants receive updated training and advice to present accurate information and excellence. They’re free: their services are completely free for consumers. Instead, they take a commission from the company that you want to use. No extra costs: there are no hidden costs when you choose to connect through them. They take a small commission from the company you select, meaning you don’t pay anything extra. Honest and trustworthy, they do all the research to give you accurate and honest advice. Why Compare & Connect? Compare & Connect is Australia’s leading Utility Connection and Comparison platform. What does that mean? They’re a one-stop shop to help you make better-informed decisions about a range of different services – including gas and electricity plans, phone, broadband, moving services and even insurance. Their strong relationships with service providers allow them to offer valuable advice on what products and deals are currently available. Compare & Connect is flexible and highly adaptive to new environments. They listen to your needs while focusing on existing and emerging trends and opportunities. Their agile approach means they don’t shy away from the big areas and challenges in the energy sector or help you find more sustainable ways of living. They know all about the importance of selecting socially responsible organizations, which is why they choose from the best of the best! To assure you of their expert services, Compare & Connect is also a proud member of the Energy Comparator Code of Conduct (ECCC). This voluntary membership shows their firm commitment to meeting your needs by offering services in a fair and accurate manner. You can trust them to make quality decisions that grant you peace of mind. Compare & Connect Independent Reviews From reading my other posts, you will know that independent reviews are very important to me when recommending any service provider. I like to research everything thoroughly before deciding where to spend my hard-earned cash, and I want to know if I am getting the best deal available. Check out Compare & Connect’s reviews by clicking on the below: Utility Connection Services Compare & Connect has been helping Aussies to compare and connect for over 10 years, organising over half a million connections. Their most in-demand connections are: Electricity Connections Electricity connections are easy with Connect & Compare. They will connect your Electricity with a choice of suppliers with flexible plans to suit your needs. Gas Connections Gas connections will be set up and ready for you when you move into your new residence, so you won’t have to settle for takeaway as the only option! Broadband Internet Broadband Internet is pretty much a standard in any home these days. Choose between standalone plans or a bundled option—the choice is yours! Telephone Connections Telephone connections can be easily set up with Connect & Compare. You can choose a simple budget home phone plain or even bundled options with Broadband Internet and Pay TV. Pay TV Why not hook up Pay TV in your new home? FOXTEL offers a range of options to suit all budgets. You can start with FOXTEL’s Essentials Pack or upgrade to Platinum. Please note that Foxtel is the same as Sky TV in New Zealand. Insurance Health Insurance Unlike some competitors, Compare & Connect isn’t owned by any insurers (or vice versa). Easily compare plans from trusted insurers and choose the plan that best suits your requirements. Life Insurance Compare & Connect lets you easily compare life insurance policies from multiple insurers. Find a policy with affordable premiums that meet your requirements. Also on offer… Solar, removal company, finance products and bank accounts. Connect & Compare utility connection service is a must for all New Zealanders moving to Australia and setting up a new home. Check them out. You might also be interested in… The below posts might interest you: Moving to Australia Process Jobs in Australia Everything Money Still got unanswered questions? If you’ve read the above content and the answer to your question isn’t there, please write a comment below, and I’ll research the answer for you. Can I help you find something else? If you need advice on moving to Australia from New Zealand, I’ve created a helpful little questionnaire to point you in the right direction. It takes less than 30 seconds, so give it a go! 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Are these different companies or has MyConnect changed to On The Move? Is it an article editing issue, or perhaps not up to date? I have been really enjoying using your site for my migration research. Thanks, QJ, Auckland Reply JJ Smith July 12, 2023 - 1:59 pm Hi QJ, Thank you for your comment. I’ve just read that post and it is outdated and confusing. All of these companies do the same job and I’d expect to offer the same offers. However, on comparing the different providers I am going to change that post to promote Compare and Connect. Compare and Connect have a great comparison tool, so you can make a more educated decision on which service providers you would like to use: https://www.compareandconnect.com.au/. Sorry for the confusion and thank you for bringing my attention back to this post. Please feel free to email me back any further questions you have. Good luck with your move. 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