517112 — Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide communications via the airwaves. Establishments in this industry have spectrum licenses and provide services using that spectrum, such as cellular phone services, paging services, wireless Internet access, and wireless video services (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Cellular telephone service carriers
- Wireless Internet service providers, except satellite
- Paging services, except satellite
- Wireless telephone communications carriers, except satellite
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4812 - Radiotelephone Communications (via SIC1987:4812→NAICS1997:513322→2002:517212→2007:517210→2012:517210→2017:517312→2022:517112)
- SIC 4899 - Communications Services, NEC (via SIC1987:4899→NAICS1997:513322→2002:517212→2007:517210→2012:517210→2017:517312→2022:517112)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC DH10 — Platform delivered as a service for databases and middleware. A distributed platform, application and system integration resources enabling cross application development, communications and information sharing.
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 517112 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 517112 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)' under Sector 51 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 517112? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,500 employees for NAICS code 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 517112? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4812 - Radiotelephone Communications, 4899 - Communications Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 517112:
- Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 517112 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.