ICT - Services-producing industries

51i - ICT - Information and cultural industries

This category comprises the portion of NAICS sector 51 'Information and cultural industries' that relates to information and communication technology industries.

• 511211 Software publishers (except video game publishers)
• 511212 Video game publishers
• 517111 Wired telecommunications carriers (except cable)
• 517112 Cable and other program distribution
• 517210 Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)
• 517410 Satellite telecommunications
• 517910 Other telecommunications
• 518210 Data processing, hosting, and related services

511i - ICT - Publishing industries (except internet)

This category comprises the portion of NAICS subsector 511 'Publishing industries (except internet)' that relates to information and communication technology industries.

• 511211 Software publishers (except video game publishers)
• 511212 Video game publishers

517 - Telecommunications

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services over their own networks, or over networks operated by others. The establishments of this subsector are grouped into industries on the basis of the nature of services provided (fixed or mobile), the type of network used to deliver those services (wireline or wireless), and the business model they employ (facilities-based or resale).

• Exclusion(s)

  • installation and maintenance of broadcasting and telecommunications systems by independent contractors(23)

518 - Data processing, hosting, and related services

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the infrastructure for data processing, hosting, and related services.