Setting Up Utilities
Use these phrases when you are moving into a new home in Norway and need to set up utilities like electricity, water, and internet.
Key Phrases
Jeg vil gjerne registrere en ny strømavtale fordi jeg nettopp har flyttet inn her.
I would like to register a new electricity agreement because I have just moved in here.
💡 In Norway, you choose your own electricity provider for consumption.
Nettleien blir betalt til netteieren, mens strømmen leveres av en leverandør som du må velge selv.
The grid rent is paid to the grid owner, while the electricity is delivered by a provider you must choose yourself.
💡 Electricity bills in Norway are split between grid rent (nettleie) and the power itself.
Hvordan finner jeg ut hvilken internettleverandør som kan levere raskest nett til denne adressen?
How do I find out which internet provider can deliver the fastest network to this address?
💡 'Internettleverandør' is the internet service provider.
Jeg må registrere målerstanden på strømmen slik at den første fakturaen blir helt riktig.
I must register the meter reading on the electricity so that the first invoice is completely correct.
💡 'Målerstanden' refers to the exact number shown on the electricity meter.
Er vannavgiften inkludert i fellesutgiftene, eller blir den fakturert separat av kommunen hvert kvartal?
Is the water fee included in the common expenses, or is it invoiced separately by the municipality every quarter?
💡 'Fellesutgifter' means common building costs, while municipal fees are billed quarterly.
Kundeservicen sa at bredbåndet vil bli aktivert automatisk så snart modemet er koblet til.
The customer service said that the broadband will be activated automatically as soon as the modem is connected.
💡 'Bredbånd' is the standard term for high-speed internet.
Jeg vil gjerne endre betalingsmetoden min til eFaktura fordi jeg vil unngå unødvendige papirgebyrer.
I would like to change my payment method to eFaktura because I want to avoid unnecessary paper fees.
💡 'eFaktura' is a digital invoice that goes directly to your bank account.
Eieren forklarte at gass ikke er vanlig i norske boliger fordi alt varmes opp med strøm.
The owner explained that gas is not common in Norwegian homes because everything is heated with electricity.
💡 Gas is rarely used for heating or cooking in Norwegian households.
Kan du sjekke om strømmen har blitt slått på i leiligheten som jeg leier?
Can you check if the power has been turned on in the apartment that I am renting?
💡 'Slått på' means turned on or activated.
Selskapet vil sende en tekniker som skal koble opp den nye ruteren på mandag.
The company will send a technician who will set up the new router on Monday.
💡 'Koble opp' means to connect or set up.