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Utilities

Richardson’s utility infrastructure has significant electric and fiber capacities.

  • With 418 linear miles of fiber in a 27 square mile city, we have one of the most extensive and advanced fiber networks of any city in America. See map.
  • Three major carrier fiber optic trunk lines (AT&T, Verizon and Sprint) operate here.
  • 7 electrical substations provide service to data centers operated by Digital Realty Trust, SunGard, Terremark, Bank of America (2), PepsiCo and Cisco.
  • "Fiber-to-the-curb” in all residential areas.

Utilities - Type and Provider(s)

Electricity

Oncor provides delivery. Customers may select their electric power provider from a number of companies found at The Power To Choose. Contact your power provider to arrange service.

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy provides natural gas sales and delivery.

Water/Sewer

Water and Sewer Rates are applicable for both commercial and residential users. For solid waste commercial rates, contact the our water department at 972-744-4404.

Internet

AT&T, Spectrum, xfinity by Comcast, Frontier, HughesNet and allconnect.

Cable TV

AT&T (via Direct TV), Frontier and Spectrum.

Satellite TV

Direct TV and Dish Network.

Phone

AT&T, Frontier and Spectrum.

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Richardson Economic Development Department
1302 East Collins Boulevard
Richardson, Texas 75081
Phone: 972-744-4333
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