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A few questions about services....

I am going to be preparing to live alone in Medellin, starting in October,to avoid the roomate hassle and have some privacy. By doing this, obviously I will now be responsible to start-up and maintain services. I am here on a 2-year visa and have a Cedula Extranjero. From those of you with true knowledge, not just guesswork, what are the complications/possibilities of having the following services in my name as an extranjero living here without Colombian Credit:

1. Gas
2. Electric
3. Water
4. Telephone
5. High-Speed Cable Internet (UNE)
6. DirecTV

Any input or personal experience would be appreciated!

By bradenmiami on Jun 17, 2007, 14:25 in Renting, selling & meetups.

robi666 says on Jun 17, 2007, 14:34:

No problem. If you rent gas, electricity, water will go to the owner name.
In Medellin, I would advice you to ask for triple play (internet and tv + ip phone service) at UNE. It can be put to your name, if you want.
If you're the owner of a new apartment, all the services will be put to your name.
At the Empresa Publica de Medellin, they won't need credit history in Colombia.

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bradenmiami says on Jun 17, 2007, 16:34:

So... ...if I rent, all the basics are in the owner name and I just pay them. Regarding TV, internet and phone - I can get all this at UNE and I am ok to start an account with them based on my current status here in Colombia?

Also any info on DirecTV?

The "lovemedellin website" is a piece of crap made by some moron who has only been to Medellin once...you'd be better off reading the Lonely Planet advice from a guy who never even came here!

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tejasmarcos says on Jun 18, 2007, 20:15:

hello mr. vicky.......

noticed you changed your handle. muy elegante......

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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