Local Utilities Information

office of residential life

Reminder:

The following utilities should be called prior to occupancy. Call them as soon as possible following confirmation of tenancy.

Important:

It is always a good idea to find out what utilities are included in the rent. On most leases, there is a utility clause that explains your rights and responsibilities regarding utility service.
GAS
for heating and cooking
National Grid:
  800-233-5325
800-532-9600
NationalGrid.us
 
   
NSTAR:
  617-424-2000
800-592-2000
800-527-9337 (gas leaks and emergencies)
NSTAROnline.com
 
ELECTRICITY  
NSTAR:
  617-424-2000
800-592-2000
800-527-9337 (emergencies)
NSTAROnline.com
 
TELEPHONE
Local
Comcast:
  888-633-4266
Comcast.com
 
   
MCI
  877-777-6271
MCI.com
 
   
RCN:
  800-RINGRCN
RCN.com
 
   
Verizon:
  617-956-8000
Verizon.com
 
  Long Distance
AT&T:
  888-387-6270
ATT.com
 
   
Comcast:
  888-633-4266
Comcast.com
 
   
MCI:
  800-955-0925
MCI.com
 
   
RCN:
  800-RINGRCN
RCN.com
 
   
US Sprint:
  888-723-8010
800-877-4646 (long distance)
Sprint.com
 
   
Verizon:
  617-956-8000
www.verizon.com
 
  Wireless
AT&T Wireless:
  800-888-7600
ATT.com/Shop/Wireless
 
   
Sprint PCS:
  888-253-1315
Sprint.com
 
   
MetroPCS:
  888-8METRO8
(888-863-8768)
MetroPCS.com
 
   
T-Mobile:
  800-937-8997
TMobile.com
 
   
Verizon Wireless:
  800-922-0204
VerizonWireless.com
 
TELEVISION Cable
RCN:
  800-RINGRCN
RCN.com
 
   
Comcast:
  888-633-4266
Comcast.com
 
  Satellite
DirectTV:
  888-238-7177
DirectTV.com
 
INTERNET Dial-Up
AOL:
  800-827-6364
AOL.com
These are just a few of  
the internet service
Boston College:
  617-552-HELP
providers (ISPs)     ITS@BC
available in  
this area.  
Earthlink:
  800-EARTHLINK
Earthlink.net
   
MSN:
  MSN.com
 
   
Verizon:
  617-956-8000
Verizon.com
 
  Broadband
Comcast:
  888-633-4266 (cable)
Comcast.com
 
   
Earthlink:
  800-635-0373 (DSL, satellite)
Earthlink.net
 
   
RCN:
  800-RINGRCN (cable)
RCN.com
 
   
Verizon:
  617-956-8000 (DSL)
Verizon.com