Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Geneva, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Electricity & Water
Geneva’s electricity supply is produced by hydraulics and provided solely by SIG. There are several types of electricity supply, including:
SIG Vitale Bleu: This is the least... read more
Gas
Gas is not available in all buildings. If you require activation of a mains gas connection, you should call SIG on 022 420 75 50. If you need to buy a gas grill stove, you can try the... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Household waste can be disposed of in the bins provided in your building. Geneva has an intricate system of collecting different types of rubbish. There are certain days of the week or... read more
Telephone
The national telecommunications company, Swisscom, has a near monopoly on telecommunications, as they are the only company that can supply you with a telephone line.
National and... read more
Internet
Both Swisscom and Sunrise can hook you up to the information superhighway. You can access the Internet from any standard telephone line (using a modem at a speed of 56 Kbps).... read more
Bill Payment
If you miss a payment deadline, you will be issued a reminder, usually 10-15 days after the due date. If the bill amount is not paid, a second reminder will be issued with a late fee of... read more
Postal Services
Switzerland has an excellent postal service and first class national post arrives the following day. The stamp prices vary according to the weight and size of the letter, so if you’re... read more
Television
Television (Local Channels)
If you were thinking of bringing your TV with you to Geneva, think again – there is a different transmission standard in Switzerland, and TV sets from other... read more
