NAICS 517810 Quarterly Industry Report
All Other Telecommunications
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NAICS Code: 517810Sector: Information (51)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
Fair Market Value compiles this NAICS 517810 industry report using data from the U.S. Census Bureau[8], the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6], and the Small Business Administration[7]. Our research team analyzes contract revenue patterns, equipment lifecycle costs, and niche market demand to build valuation benchmarks for miscellaneous telecom operations. This report on NAICS 517810 is updated quarterly to reflect evolving technology adoption and regulatory changes affecting specialty telecommunications providers.
Industry Definition & Overview
All Other Telecommunications (NAICS 517810) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications services not classified under wired, wireless, satellite, or reseller codes. This residual category captures radar station operations, cable and program distribution on a subscription or fee basis not elsewhere classified, and other miscellaneous telecommunications services that do not fit neatly into the primary carrier or reseller categories defined by the Census Bureau[4].
Firms in this code often serve niche or specialized markets. Examples include operators of private microwave relay systems, closed-circuit television distribution for commercial buildings, paging and beeper services not provided by cellular carriers, telemetry transmission services, and firms providing telecom infrastructure for specific venues such as stadiums, hospitals, or campuses. Some establishments maintain legacy networks or transitional technology platforms that bridge older communications protocols with modern IP-based systems.
Revenue models vary widely based on the specific service offered. Contract-based services for institutional clients produce recurring revenue, while project-based installations generate one-time fees. The FCC[5] may regulate certain operations depending on spectrum use and service classification. Most Bureau of Labor Statistics[6] reports employment within the broader telecommunications sector, and the SBA[7] classifies most firms in this code as small businesses. Operations are dispersed across the country, with no dominant geographic cluster, reflecting the diverse and localized nature of the services provided.
What's Included in This Industry
- Private microwave relay network operations
- Closed-circuit television distribution for commercial properties
- Paging and beeper service provision
- Telemetry transmission and monitoring services
- Venue-based telecommunications infrastructure management
- Radar station operation for non-government clients
- Legacy network bridging and protocol conversion
- Campus and hospital communications system operation
- Subscription-based cable distribution not elsewhere classified
- Specialized telecom infrastructure installation and maintenance
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Information | 51 |
| Subsector | Telecommunications | 517 |
| Industry Group | All Other Telecommunications | 5178 |
| NAICS Industry | All Other Telecommunications | 51781 |
| National Industry | All Other Telecommunications | 517810 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 517111 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | Wired carriers operate the primary network infrastructure that many specialty telecom providers interconnect with for last-mile delivery services |
| 517112 | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | Wireless carriers provide competing mobile services and may acquire spectrum previously used by paging and specialized mobile radio operators |
| 517410 | Satellite Telecommunications | Satellite operators provide alternative transmission paths for telemetry and remote monitoring services that overlap with specialty telecom offerings |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | Computer systems design firms integrate telecom infrastructure with building management and security systems at commercial and institutional facilities |
| 334290 | Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | Communications equipment manufacturers produce the paging transmitters, microwave radios, and telemetry devices that specialty telecom operators deploy |
SBA Lending Summary
224
Total SBA Loans
$48.1M
Total Loan Volume
$215K
Average Loan Size
10 yrs
Average Loan Term
10.84%
Average Interest Rate
1,984
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[3]
Key Insight: The SBA size standard[9] for NAICS 517810 is $40 million in average annual receipts, classifying firms below this threshold as small businesses for federal programs. Firms can access SBA 7(a) loans[10] for equipment purchases, technology upgrades, and working capital, while SBA 504 loans[11] support facility acquisition for operations centers and equipment storage. Nearly all firms in this code operate well below the revenue threshold.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CFBank National Association | 8 | $11.8M | $1.5M |
| 2 | Northeast Bank | 24 | $7.6M | $317K |
| 3 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 24 | $5.3M | $223K |
| 4 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 32 | $5.2M | $163K |
| 5 | Citizens Bank, National Association | 16 | $4.0M | $250K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses fall under NAICS 517810?
NAICS 517810 covers telecommunications providers not classified under wired, wireless, satellite, or reseller codes. This includes private microwave operators, paging services, closed-circuit TV distributors, telemetry services, radar station operators, and venue-based telecom infrastructure managers.
How is NAICS 517810 different from 517111?
NAICS 517111 covers carriers operating wired networks for voice, data, and video, while 517810 covers miscellaneous telecom services outside the main carrier categories. Wired carriers serve mass markets; firms in this code serve niche or specialized applications, per Census Bureau classifications[12].
What is the SBA size standard for other telecom?
The SBA sets the size standard for NAICS 517810 at $40 million in average annual receipts. Firms below this threshold qualify as small businesses for federal contracting and lending, per the SBA size standards table[9].
What NAICS codes are related to other telecom?
Related codes include 517111 (wired carriers), 517112 (wireless carriers), 517410 (satellite), 238210 (communications contractors), 541512 (systems design), and 334290 (communications equipment). Each connects through infrastructure, installation, or equipment supply.
What industries are closely related to NAICS 517810?
Closely related industries include wired carriers (517111) and wireless carriers (517112) as network partners and competitors, communications contractors (238210) for installation, and systems integrators (541512) for technology configuration.
What activities are included in other telecommunications?
Activities include microwave relay operations, paging services, CCTV distribution, telemetry monitoring, radar station management, venue telecom infrastructure, legacy network bridging, and specialty cable distribution. The FCC[5] regulates certain services depending on spectrum use.
Can other telecom companies get SBA loans?
Where are other telecom companies concentrated?
Firms in NAICS 517810 are geographically dispersed with no dominant cluster, reflecting the localized nature of venue-based and specialty services. Operations appear in metropolitan areas for building-based systems and in rural areas for microwave relay and telemetry operations, per Census Bureau County Business Patterns[13].
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [4]Census Bureau data.census.gov
- [5]FCC fcc.gov
- [6]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [7]SBA sba.gov
- [8]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [9]SBA size standard sba.gov
- [10]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [11]SBA 504 loans sba.gov
- [12]Census Bureau classifications census.gov
- [13]Census Bureau County Business Patterns census.gov
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