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NAICS 517122: Agents for wireless telecommunications services

NAICS 517122 is the industry code for agents for wireless telecommunications services. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for technology and start your application when you are ready.

What 517122 covers

Agents for wireless telecommunications services sell wireless plans and devices on behalf of carriers, earning commissions, including authorized retailer stores.

New code in NAICS 2022, created from part of 517312.

Included in this code

  • Authorized wireless retailers
  • Wireless sales agents
  • Carrier dealer stores

Businesses that use 517122

Authorized carrier retailerWireless dealer

Financing for this trade

Authorized retailers use SBA 7(a) loans for store buildouts and acquisitions and lines of credit for inventory. Lenders look at carrier commission terms and chargebacks.

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Is 517122 the right code for a wireless retailer?

Yes, if you sell wireless plans as an authorized agent for a carrier and earn commissions. Stores selling unlocked phones and accessories use 449210. If your work overlaps, also read the definitions for 517121 (telecommunications resellers) and 449210 (electronics and appliance retailers), then choose the code that matches your largest source of revenue.

What is the SBA size standard for 517122?

The SBA size standard for 517122 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 retailer under that headcount counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts, whatever its revenue.

What financing helps an authorized wireless retailer?

SBA 7(a) loans fund store buildouts and acquisitions of other stores. Lines of credit cover device inventory and commission timing. Lenders review dealer agreements, chargeback terms and commission history. Expect lenders to ask for receivables and payables agings, recent bank statements and a debt schedule, which also help a broker match the request to the right lender quickly.

What does NAICS 517122 cover?

Agents for wireless telecommunications services. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 51 Information, 517 Telecommunications, 5171 Wired and wireless telecommunications (except satellite), 51712 Telecommunications resellers and agents for wireless telecommunication services.

What financing do NAICS 517122 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 517122?

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.