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.
Illustrative Examples
- Cellular telephone service carriers
- Wireless Internet service providers, except satellite
- Paging services, except satellite
- Wireless telephone communications carriers, except satellite
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 517112 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,500 employees |
| U.S. Establishments | Not disclosed (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 517000 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 51 → 517 → 5171 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 5171
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 517112 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 517112 is 'Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,500 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 517112?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 517112 is 1,500 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 517112?
NAICS code 517112 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4812 - Radiotelephone Communications, 4899 - Communications Services, NEC.