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Since changes in the law permitting free competition in
the supply of all of these utilities, any number of different companies,
using the same supply network
and equipment may serve an area. Only the most common ones are shown
here, and you should check and note your supplier for future reference.
 WATER
Metered water supplies are provided to all residential properties
in the town, presently by the South East Water Company, the new
office being in Kent. (See Useful Contacts page and local telephone
directory).
ELECTRICITY All properties
are connected for electricity supply, with distribution of electricity
mainly by the main national providers (see general information page
and local telephone directory). Other companies may be found to
distribute in the area.
GAS All comments as
for Electricity. Gas supplies are connected to most properties within
the town, with gas being distributed either by Electricity De France
(EDF Energy), or British Gas.
TELEPHONE British
Telecommunications Ltd. provide the bulk of the service to home
based equipment. Mobile phone networks are also well provided by
O2, Vodaphone, Orange, T- Mobile and others, but reception varies
in some of the more rural parts.
TV & RADIO Reception
of both television and radio broadcasts in the area is good, with
TV and radio transmitters on high ground overlooking the parish
(radio), and at Heathfield and Hastings, covering all four main
channels. Channel 5 is not yet obtainable except by cable, or satellite
signal reception.
BROADBAND Reception is good within the town and
thoughout much of the parish, although the speeds in the more rural
parts are still quite slow. Amateur communication equipment is also
used locally by enthusiasts for whom there are several societies.
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