Medellin Travel Guide | Medellin Colombia Utilities | Medellin Electric

Utilities in Medellin are managed by EPM (Empresas Publicas de Medellin) including Electric, Water, Sewer, Garbage and Telephone (through EPM Telecommunicaciones, formerly Telefonica).

Utilities are priced according to a Strata Plan 1 through 6 with 1 being the lowest costs (in the barrios and poorer sections of town) and 6 being the most expensive in the wealthier parts of the city like Poblado.

Cable TV is provided by companies like Tripe Play and Une which bundles Cable TV, Internet and Local phone service. Both companies bill through EPM.

Cable TV offerings are similar to the US with a basic package of cable channels (about 15 in English) and premium movie channels. One channel of Cinemax is included in the basic cable package.

Internet service is priced in increments of 100k Bandwidth with 200Kb being the lowest up to 2.0MB (mostly used by businesses).

Local Telephone service is sold in 100 minute per month increments.

You may pay your utility bills in most grocery stores (in specially designated check out lines) or at the customer service/return item areas. There is a 7 day grace period from the billing date to your payment date. Beyond 7 days and there is a small penalty. Over 30 days and services are subject to disconnection.

I live in Strata 6; have basic cable (about 90 channels); 700Kb of internet bandwidth; a 600 minute per month phone plan; I pay gas separately (about $8 to $10 per month); My monthly avarage utility bill all inclusive is about $150 to $160.

How much was your electric bill alone last month alone? Utilities in Medellin are a good value.

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