Once you have found a place to live, you will need to ensure that all the basic utilities are hooked up. The major utility companies in Ithaca are:
| Electric, Gas: NYSEG (1-800-572-1111 or 607-347-4131) |
| Cable TV,Cable Modem, Internet Access (Roadrunner): |
| Time Warner (607-272-3456) |
| Phone, DSL: Verizon (607-890-7100) |
| Phone, eLEC Communications (1-800-644-1850) |