National power utility — the only option, no competitors. Bills are billed in pesos; most rentals include CFE in the landlord's name.

CFE runs one unified national line (071) for phone service — it's the same number to call from anywhere in Baja. Local CAC offices (9 in Tijuana, 14 in Mexicali, 3 in Ensenada) are for in-person paperwork only, not phone support.

Last verified 2026-06. Numbers and prices change — confirm before you rely on them.

Northern Baja (Tijuana, Rosarito, Tecate, Mexicali, Ensenada)

Telnor (Telmex's Baja California brand) covers landline, DSL/fiber internet, and Infinitum WiFi across northern Baja. Coverage thins out south of Ensenada — ask neighbors what they use before signing up.

Last verified 2026-06. Numbers and prices change — confirm before you rely on them.

Most Baja homes run on propane (gas LP) for the stove, water heater, and sometimes a dryer — either a portable tank (tanque estacionario) refilled by truck, or underground "red" piped service in some developments. Z Gas/Baja Gas is the main network in the northwest.

Last verified 2026-06. Numbers and prices change — confirm before you rely on them.

Provider depends on city — CESPT (Tijuana/Rosarito), CESPE (Ensenada), CESPM (Mexicali)

Tap water is treated but most residents and expats still drink bottled or filtered water. Your provider depends on your city — check your water bill for the agency name if you're not sure. All three run the shared 073 report line, though WhatsApp is faster in Ensenada and Mexicali.

Last verified 2026-06. Numbers and prices change — confirm before you rely on them.

Solar is increasingly common in Baja given the sun and rising CFE tariffs at higher consumption tiers, but installer quality varies a lot and we don't yet have a vetted list. Get 2–3 written quotes, confirm the installer is CFE-interconnection certified (for net metering), ask for references from other expats in your area, and check the Local Directory for reviewed providers.