# Utilities in Ireland: 6 guides for new arrivals | Moving to Ireland

> Phone, electricity, gas, water, broadband, the TV licence and the bins. 6 step-by-step guides from the Moving to Ireland app.

Source: https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/

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# Utilities in Ireland

Phone, electricity, gas, water, broadband, the TV licence and the bins.

6 guides · about 10 minutes in total

The guides below are in the order the app walks you through them — each one unblocks the next. The opening of every guide is free to read here; the full text is in the app.

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    ### [Obtain mobile phone service](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/obtain-mobile-phone-service/)
    
    In Ireland, there are several mobile phone providers to choose from, including:
    
    1 min read
    
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    ### [Electricity and gas](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/electricity-and-gas/)
    
    Electricity and gas are essential utilities for any household in Ireland. Whether you are moving into a new home or just looking to switch suppliers, it…
    
    2 min read
    
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    ### [Water in Ireland](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/water-in-ireland/)
    
    Water is a precious resource that is essential to daily life. In Ireland, it is important to understand the regulations, providers, and payment options…
    
    2 min read
    
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    ### [Internet and TV subscription](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/internet-and-tv-subscription/)
    
    When it comes to entertainment and staying connected in Ireland, most households opt for Internet and TV subscription services. With a wide range of…
    
    2 min read
    
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    ### [TV license](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/tv-license/)
    
    A television license is required for any household in Ireland that uses a television set to receive live broadcasts or recorded programs. The television…
    
    1 min read
    
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    ### [Household waste disposal](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/household-waste-disposal/)
    
    Household waste disposal is an essential aspect of daily life in Ireland. The proper disposal of waste not only helps to maintain clean and hygienic…
    
    2 min read
    

## Other sections

-   [🧳 Pre-move 8](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pre-move/)
-   [✅ Checklists 4](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/checklists/)
-   [🛂 Visas and permits 7](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/visas-and-permits/)
-   [🌍 Moving from 154](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/moving-from/)
-   [🐾 Pets 5](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pets/)
-   [🪪 Paperwork 7](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/paperwork/)
-   [💼 Work and tax 6](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/work-and-tax/)
-   [🛒 Cost of living 8](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/cost-of-living/)
-   [🏠 Accommodation 12](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/accommodation/)
-   [📍 Where to live 6](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/where-to-live/)
-   [🚌 Transportation 9](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/)
-   [🩺 Healthcare 6](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/healthcare/)
-   [🎓 Schooling 6](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/schooling/)

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-   Tailored to your passport
-   Pre-move & post-move
-   Family & pet sections

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