Industries in the Telecommunications subsector group establishments that provide telecommunications and the services related to that activity (e.g., telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP); cable and satellite television distribution services; Internet access; telecommunications reselling services). The Telecommunications subsector is primarily engaged in operating, and/or providing access to facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. Establishments in the Telecommunications subsector are grouped into four industry groups. The first three are comprised of establishments that operate transmission facilities and infrastructure that they own and/or lease, and provide telecommunications services using those facilities. The distinction among the first three industry groups is the type of infrastructure operated (i.e., wired, wireless, or satellite). The fourth industry group is comprised of establishments that provide support activities, telecommunications reselling services, or many of the same services provided by establishments in the first three industry groups, but do not operate as telecommunications carriers. Establishments primarily engaged as independent contractors in the installation and maintenance of broadcasting and telecommunications systems are classified in Sector 23, Construction. Establishments known as Internet cafes, primarily engaged in offering limited Internet connectivity in combination with other services such as facsimile services, training, rental of on-site personal computers, game rooms, or food services are classified in Subsector 561, Administrative and Support Services, or Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places, depending on the primary activity.
See industry description for 517110 below.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating and/or providing access to transmission facilities and infrastructure that they own and/or lease for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video using wired telecommunications networks. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. Establishments in this industry use the wired telecommunications network facilities that they operate to provide a variety of services, such as wired telephony services, including VoIP services; wired (cable) audio and video programming distribution; and wired broadband Internet services. By exception, establishments providing satellite television distribution services using facilities and infrastructure that they operate are included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples:
Broadband Internet service providers, wired (e.g. cable, DSL) Local telephone carriers, wired Cable television distribution services Long-distance telephone carriers, wired Closed circuit television (CCTV) services VoIP service providers, using own operated wired telecommunications infrastructure Direct-to-home satellite system (DTH) services Telecommunications carriers, wired Satellite television distribution systems Multichannel multipoint distribution services (MMDS)
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
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Corresponding Index Entries |
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| 517110 | 517510 | 513220 | Cable program distribution operators |
| 517110 | 517110 | 513310 | Cable television distribution services |
| 517110 | 517510 | 513220 | Cable TV providers (except networks) |
| 517110 | 517510 | 513220 | Closed circuit television (CCTV) services |
| 517110 | 517510 | 513220 | Direct broadcast satellite (DBS) services |
| 517110 | 517510 | 513220 | Direct-to-home satellite system (DTH) services |
| 517110 | 518111 | 514191 | Internet service providers, using own operated wired telecommunications infrastructure (e.g., cable, DSL) |
| 517110 | 517110 | 513310 | Local telephone carriers, wired |
| 517110 | 517110 | 513310 | Long-distance telephone carriers, wired |
| 517110 | 517510 | 513310 | Multichannel multipoint distribution services (MMDS) |
| 517110 | 517510 | 513220 | Music program distribution, cable or satellite |
| 517110 | 518111 | 514191 | On-line access service providers, using own operated wired telecommunications infrastructure |
| 517110 | 517510 | 513220 | Satellite master antenna television service (SMATV) |
| 517110 | 517510 | 513220 | Satellite television distribution systems |
| 517110 | 517110 | 513310 | Telecommunications carriers, wired |
| 517110 | 517510 | 513220 | Television operations, closed circuit |
| 517110 | 517110 | 513310 | VoIP service providers, using own operated wired telecommunications infrastructure |
See industry description for 517210 below.
This industry comprises establishments engaged in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide communications via the airwaves. Establishments in this industry have spectrum licenses and provide services using that spectrum, such as cellular phone services, paging services, wireless Internet access, and wireless video services.
Illustrative Examples:
Cellular telephone services Wireless Internet service providers, except satellite Paging services, except satellite Wireless telephone communications carriers, except satellite
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
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Corresponding Index Entries |
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| 517210 | 517211 | 513321 | Beeper (i.e., radio pager) communication carriers |
| 517210 | 517212 | 513322 | Cellular telephone communication carriers |
| 517210 | 517212 | 513322 | Cellular telephone services |
| 517210 | 517212 | 513322 | Mobile telephone communication carriers, except satellite |
| 517210 | 517211 | 513321 | Paging services, except satellite |
| 517210 | 517211 | 513321 | Radio paging services communications carriers |
| 517210 | 517212 | 513322 | Ship-to-shore broadcasting communication carriers, except satellite |
| 517210 | 517212 | 513322 | Telecommunications carriers, cellular telephone |
| 517210 | 517212 | 513322 | Telephone communications carriers, wireless (except satellite) |
| 517210 | 517211 | 513321 | Two-way paging communication carriers, except satellite |
| 517210 | 517212 | 513322 | Wireless data communication carriers, except satellite |
| 517210 | 518111 | 514191 | Wireless Internet service providers, except satellite |
| 517210 | 517212 | 513322 | Wireless telephone communications carriers (except satellite) |
| 517210 | 517212 | 513322 | Wireless video services, except satellite |
See industry description for 517410 below.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications services to other establishments in the telecommunications and broadcasting industries by forwarding and receiving communications signals via a system of satellites or reselling satellite telecommunications.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in providing direct-to-home satellite television services to individual households or consumers are classified in Industry 517110, Wired Telecommunications Carriers.
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| 517410 | 517410 | 513340 | Earth stations for satellite communication carriers |
| 517410 | 517410 | 513340 | Long-distance telephone satellite communication carriers |
| 517410 | 517410 | 513340 | Resellers, satellite telecommunication |
| 517410 | 517410 | 513340 | Satellite telecommunication carriers |
| 517410 | 517410 | 513340 | Satellite telecommunication resellers |
| 517410 | 517410 | 513340 | Telephone communications carriers, satellite |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling wired and wireless telecommunications services (except satellite) to businesses and households; (2) providing specialized telecommunications services, such as satellite tracking, communications telemetry, and radar station operation; (3) providing satellite terminal stations and associated facilities connected with one or more terrestrial systems and capable of transmitting telecommunications to, and receiving telecommunications from, satellite systems; or (4) providing Internet access services or Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services via client-supplied telecommunications connections. Establishments in this industry do not operate as telecommunications carriers. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) are included in this industry.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling wired and wireless telecommunications services (except satellite) to businesses and households. Establishments in this industry resell telecommunications; they do not operate transmission facilities and infrastructure. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are included in this industry.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
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| 517911 | 517310 | 513330 | Long-distance telecommunication resellers (except satellite) |
| 517911 | 517310 | 513330 | Microwave telecommunication resellers |
| 517911 | 517310 | 513330 | Pre-paid calling cards, telecommunications resellers |
| 517911 | 517310 | 513330 | Resellers, telecommunication (except satellite) |
| 517911 | 517310 | 513330 | Telecommunications resellers |
| 517911 | 517310 | 513330 | Telephone communications resellers (except satellite) |
| 517911 | 517310 | 513330 | Wired telecommunication resellers |
| 517911 | 517310 | 513330 | Wireless telecommunication resellers (except satellite) |
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized telecommunications services, such as satellite tracking, communications telemetry, and radar station operation. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in providing satellite terminal stations and associated facilities connected with one or more terrestrial systems and capable of transmitting telecommunications to, and receiving telecommunications from, satellite systems. Establishments providing Internet services or voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services via client-supplied telecommunications connections are also included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples:
Dial-up Internet service providers VoIP service providers, using client-supplied telecommunications connections Internet service providers using client-supplied telecommunications connections (e.g., dial-up ISPs) Satellite tracking stations
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
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Corresponding Index Entries |
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| 517919 | 518111 | 514191 | Dial-up Internet service providers, using client-supplied telecommunications connections |
| 517919 | 517910 | 513390 | Earth stations (except satellite telecommunication carriers) |
| 517919 | 518111 | 514191 | Internet service providers, using client-supplied telecommunications (e.g., dial-up ISPs) |
| 517919 | 518111 | 514191 | On-line access service providers, using client-supplied telecommunications (e.g., dial-up ISPs) |
| 517919 | 517910 | 513390 | Radar station operations |
| 517919 | 517910 | 513390 | Satellite telemetry operations on a contract or fee basis |
| 517919 | 517910 | 513390 | Satellite tracking stations |
| 517919 | 517910 | 513390 | Telemetry and tracking system operations on a contract or fee basis |
| 517919 | 517910 | 514191 | VoIP service providers, using client-supplied telecommunications connections |
