Embarq merged with CenturyLink, a company headquartered in Louisiana, providing voice, broadband and video services to consumers and businesses in 33 states. In this area it's the local telephone company. Depending on your previous record, you may be asked to pay a deposit before service is initiated. The deposit usually is refunded after a...more about CenturyLink
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Progress Energy has headquarters in Raleigh. The customer service number is (800) 452-2777, and the number to report outages is (800) 419-6356. All required city and county inspections must be completed prior to connecting your permanent electric service. An electrical inspection is required for newly constructed homes or manufactured homes. Since...more about Progress Energy Carolinas