Telecommunications and data processing, hosting and related services

517410 - Satellite telecommunications

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing mobile and fixed telecommunications services over satellite network facilities operated by them or by distributing the services of other satellite network operators. These establishments typically serve a business clientele (telecommunication carriers, private business networks, broadcasters) but can also provide services to individual customers that are beyond the reach of terrestrial networks (e.g., high speed Internet).

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • satellite service resellers
    • satellite telephone services
    • very small aperture terminal (VSAT) services

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • distributing radio programs on a subscription basis by satellite(515110)
    • delivering television and radio programs to subscribers by a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite system (See 517112 Cable and other program distribution)
    • broadcasting radio or television programs exclusively on Internet(519130)
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