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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 made my decision on what were 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.
Not only that, but we 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.
Then I came across Connect & Compare and I arranged for all our utilities to be connected within minutes. I could have saved myself so much time, money, and stress.
They offered the current deals from a great range of suppliers, so we got exactly what we wanted without any more hassle. We only needed to fill in a straightforward online form and they took care of the rest.
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.
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!
There are many benefits to enlisting the help of the Compare & Connect experts, including:
Compare & Connect is one of Australia’s leading Utility Connection and Comparison platforms. 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 are 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 to 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.
You would know by reading my other posts, 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 I am getting the best deal available. Check out Compare & Connect’s reviews by clicking on the below:
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 are easy with Connect & Compare. They will connect your Electricity with a choice of suppliers with flexible plans to suit your needs.
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 is pretty much a standard in any home these days. Choose between standalone plans or go with a bundled option instead. The choice is yours!
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.
Why not hook up Pay TV in your new home? They have a range of options to suit all budgets and start with FOXTEL’s Essentials Pack or upgrade to Platinum.
Please note, Foxtel is the same as Sky TV in New Zealand.
Health Insurance
Unlike some competitors, Compare & Connect isn’t owned by any insurers (or vice versa). Easily compare plans from trusted insurers and choose what plan suits your requirements best.
Life Insurance
Compare & Connect lets you easily compare life insurance policies from multiple insurers. Find a policy with affordable premiums that meet your requirements.
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.
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July 9, 2023 at 8:02 pmHi JJ….this article confused me. It started by recommending MyConnect so I was looking forward to a link for their site – but suddenly the article was all about a different company called On The Move. 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
JJ Smith
July 12, 2023 at 1:59 pmHi 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.