NAICS Code 5171: Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
NAICS code 5171 is the industry group for wired and wireless telecommunications (except satellite) in the Information sector. It contains 5 6-digit industry codes, listed below.
This code was retired in the 2017 NAICS revision. Use a current code from the same group for new registrations.
NAICS codes in 5171 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
| Code | Title | Federal contracts (3 years) |
|---|---|---|
| 517110 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers (retired) | $6.2B |
| 517111 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | $1.5B |
| 517112 | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | $812M |
| 517121 | Telecommunications Resellers | n/a |
| 517122 | Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services | n/a |
How to choose the right NAICS code
Pick the 6-digit code that best describes what you sell. List it as your primary code in SAM.gov, and add other codes for related work. Agencies choose one NAICS code for each contract, so check the codes on past awards for the kind of work you do. Search all codes in the NAICS code lookup.
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- What is NAICS code 5171?
- NAICS 5171 is the industry group "Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)" in the North American Industry Classification System, part of the Information sector (51). It was retired in the 2017 revision.