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NAICS 517410, industry

NAICS 517410: Satellite telecommunications

NAICS 517410 is the industry code for satellite telecommunications. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for technology and start your application when you are ready.

What 517410 covers

Satellite telecommunications companies provide communications services using satellites, including satellite internet and phone service. Dealers who sell satellite service under the carrier's brand often use this code too.

Included in this code

  • Satellite internet providers
  • Satellite phone services
  • Satellite communication network operators
  • Satellite TV distribution operators

Businesses that use 517410

Satellite internet dealerSatellite communications operator

Financing for this trade

Large satellite operators use project finance and export credit for satellites and launches, while dealers and integrators use lines of credit, equipment loans and SBA 7(a) loans. Lenders look at contracted capacity, subscriber growth and launch insurance.

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Is 517410 the right code for a satellite telecom provider?

Yes, if you provide telecom services through satellites. Equipment makers use 334220, and installers of dishes for consumers may use 238210. If your work overlaps, also read the definitions for 517112 (wireless telecommunications carriers) and 517810 (all other telecommunications), then choose the code that matches your largest source of revenue.

What is the SBA size standard for 517410?

The SBA size standard for 517410 is $44M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A satellite telecom provider at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.

How are satellite communications businesses financed?

Large operators use project finance and export credit agency loans for satellite launches. Dealers and integrators use lines of credit and equipment loans. Lenders weigh launch risk, contracted capacity and subscriber growth. 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 517410 cover?

Satellite telecommunications. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 51 Information, 517 Telecommunications, 5174 Satellite telecommunications, 51741 Satellite telecommunications.

What financing do NAICS 517410 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 517410?

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.