NAICS Canada 517—Telecommunications

Where 517 sits

1. 51 Information and cultural industries
2. 517 Telecommunications

Contains 3 narrower codes

• 5173 Wired and wireless telecommunications carriers(except satellite)
• 5174 Satellite telecommunications
• 5179 Other telecommunications

Description

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).

What 517 excludes

• 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 (can))
• Radio and television broadcasting (see 5161 radio and television broadcasting stations)

517 in other systems