Utilities & Resources for High Country Renters
Once your lease is signed, getting the utilities switched into your name is your next step. The providers below serve the High Country, and the property you rent determines which ones you will need. Use this directory to locate local options for transportation, electricity, phone, internet, and cable service.
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Browse the categories below to find the local providers that match your rental property. Contact the companies that serve your address to arrange service in your name.
Local Transportation
- AppalCart — 828-264-2278 — www.appalcart.appstate.edu
Electric Companies
- New River Light and Power — 828-264-3671 (phone), 828-262-2108 (fax) — P.O. Box 1130, Winkler’s Creek Road, Boone, NC 28607
- Blue Ridge Electric (BREMCO) — 828-264-3521 (phone), 828-262-5291 (fax) — 2491 US Hwy 421 South, Boone, NC 28607
Phone Companies
- BellSouth AT&T — 828-780-2355 (within area), 800-767-2355 (from outside the area) — www.bellsouth.com
- Skyline Telephone — 828-898-1350, 828-297-1350, 828-963-1350, 828-759-2266 — 157 Seven Devils Road, Seven Devils, NC — www.skyline.org
Local Internet Access
- appstate.net — 828-265-3773 (phone), 828-262-0359 (fax) — 176 East King Street, PO Box 3637, Boone, NC 28607 — www.appstate.net
- Charter Communications — 828-898-5040 (local), 800-522-2538 (toll-free) — 220 Postal Street, Boone, NC 28607 — www.charter.com
Cable Companies
- Charter Communications — 828-898-5040 (local), 800-522-2538 (toll-free) — 220 Postal Street, Boone, NC 28607 — www.charter.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for turning on utilities after I sign my lease?
After signing your lease, it is your responsibility to turn on the utilities in your name. The providers listed on this page can help you get started.
Which utility companies should I contact?
The specific property you rent determines which companies you should contact. Review the provider categories on this page — transportation, electric, phone, internet, and cable — and contact the ones that serve your property.
What electric companies serve the High Country?
The electric providers listed on this page are New River Light and Power and Blue Ridge Electric (BREMCO).
What internet and cable options are listed?
Local internet access providers listed include appstate.net and Charter Communications. Charter Communications is also listed under cable companies.
Is local transportation information available?
Yes. AppalCart is listed under Local Transportation for the High Country.
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