1. A charge or fee imposed by a service provider for the initial installation and connection of a utility service (such as electricity, gas, water, internet, or cable television) to a customer's premises.
The internet company charged a $150 hookup fee to install the service at my new apartment.
A empresa de internet cobrou uma taxa de conexão de $150 para instalar o serviço no meu novo apartamento.
2. In informal contexts, can also refer to a fee for connecting to a network, system, or establishment.
There's a hookup fee to join the membership club.
Há uma taxa de filiação para se juntar ao clube de membros.