Variant of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2022 Version 1.0 for Information and communication technology (ICT) sector

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 (See 23 Construction)
  • pay and specialty television broadcasting (See 516211 Pay and specialty television)
  • radio and television broadcasting (See 5161 Radio and television broadcasting stations)

5173 - Wired and wireless telecommunications carriers(except satellite)^CAN

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications and video entertainment services to their customer premises and/or to mobile telecommunication devices over network facilities operated by them. These establishments can own a network, lease a network or combine leased and owned facilities and their networks can integrate various technologies.

5174 - Satellite telecommunications

This industry group 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).

5179 - Other telecommunications^CAN

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services over network facilities operated by others and establishments primarily engaged in operating telecommunications networks or providing telecommunication services not elsewhere classified.