Connection Fee

A one-off charge from a utility retailer to open a new account at a property.

Connection fees are one-off charges retailers add when you open a new electricity, gas, water or internet account at a property. Electricity and gas connection fees are typically $5 to $50 depending on retailer. NBN connections can be free if equipment is already installed or hundreds of dollars if a new line needs to be run. Water connection (where applicable) is usually billed by the council or state water authority.