GTE-1-800-483-4600
The following companies will ask for new phone #, so, do this one first; then upon arrival, grab the phone out of the car, and, you will be in business!

American Electric Power (AEP) 1-800-311-4634

Gas - N. Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) 1-800-464-7726
When you call for your gas, have a copy of a credit reference(that you are who you say you are/proof you have paid your bills) in front of you from your present gas/electric company. NIPSCO will have you fax it to them. Otherwise, you will have to pay a deposit(as high as $500) depending on the usage of the person who previously lived in that rental home.

Ft. Wayne City Utilites (Water/Garbage) 1 E. Main St Room 270
You must show up in person for the $25-$50 deposit and have 2 IDS available plus a copy of your lease/name and address/phone number of your landlord. If there by 10 a.m., water will be turned on that day