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NAICS 517112: Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)

NAICS 517112 is the industry code for wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite). Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for technology and start your application when you are ready.

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What 517112 covers

Wireless telecommunications carriers operate cellular and wireless networks providing mobile phone, data and fixed wireless internet service, other than satellite.

NAICS 2022 renumbered this code from 517312.

Included in this code

  • Cellular carriers
  • Fixed wireless internet providers
  • Paging services
  • Wireless data network operators

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Businesses that use 517112

Fixed wireless ISPRegional cellular carrier

Financing for this trade

Wireless operators finance towers, radios and spectrum with infrastructure loans, equipment leases and federal broadband programs. Lenders look at subscriber counts and spectrum value.

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Is 517112 the right code for a wireless carrier?

Yes, if you run your own wireless network providing mobile or fixed wireless service. Companies reselling service on others' networks use 517121, and satellite providers use 517410. The closest alternatives are 517111 (wired telecommunications carriers) and 517121 (telecommunications resellers). Use whichever matches your largest revenue stream, and keep it consistent across tax filings, SBA forms and lender applications.

What is the SBA size standard for 517112?

The SBA size standard for 517112 is 1,500 employees. SBA counts the average number of people on payroll, full time, part time and temporary, over the last 24 months, and adds in any affiliates. A wireless carrier under that headcount counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts, whatever its revenue.

What financing do fixed wireless ISPs use?

Radios, towers and backhaul are financed with equipment loans and leases, and rural builds may use USDA ReConnect, BEAD or state broadband grants. Lenders look at subscriber growth, churn, average revenue per user and tower lease terms. Businesses within the 1,500 employees SBA size standard can also use SBA 7(a) loans of up to $5 million for working capital, equipment or a buyout, and SBA 504 loans for owner occupied buildings.

What does NAICS 517112 cover?

Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite). Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 51 Information, 517 Telecommunications, 5171 Wired and wireless telecommunications (except satellite), 51711 Wired and wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite).

What financing do NAICS 517112 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for technology businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 517112?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.