Definition
Telecommunications (NAICS 517)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Telecommunications (NAICS 517) subsector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services over their own or leased networks, on a resale basis or over client-supplied high speed Internet connections. 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).

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• the installation and maintenance of broadcasting and telecommunications systems by independent contractors (23, Construction)
• offering limited Internet connectivity at establishments usually known as Internet cafés and a combination of other services such as facsimile services, training, rental of on-site personal computers for word processing, games rooms, or food services (56143, 722, )