Telecommunication
What this code covers
Use this division for telecommunication when the main activity includes Activities of providing telecommunication and related service activities, i.e. transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video. The transmission facilities that carry out these activities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. The commonality of activities classified in this division is the transmission of content, without being involved in its creation or alteration. In the case of transmission of television signals this may include complete bundled and programmed channels (produced in division 60) into programme packages and Provision of services for machine-to-machine communication. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- activities of providing telecommunication and related service activities, i.e. transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video. The transmission facilities that carry out these activities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. The commonality of activities classified in this division is the transmission of content, without being involved in its creation or alteration. In the case of transmission of television signals this may include complete bundled and programmed channels (produced in division 60) into programme packages
- provision of services for machine-to-machine communication
- transmission of audio or video data without having acquired the rights to the audio or video content
- motion picture, audiovisual, television programme, and sound recording production and post-production activities, including services to convert audio and video content into streaming formats, see division 59
- activities of broadcasting and provision of audio and video streaming or download distribution services, see division 60
- Compare with 59, 60, 62 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - activities of providing telecommunication and related service activities, i.e. transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video. The transmission facilities that carry out these activities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. The commonality of activities classified in this division is the transmission of content, without being involved in its creation or alteration. In the case of transmission of television signals this may include complete bundled and programmed channels (produced in division 60) into programme packages
- - provision of services for machine-to-machine communication
- - transmission of audio or video data without having acquired the rights to the audio or video content
- - motion picture, audiovisual, television programme, and sound recording production and post-production activities, including services to convert audio and video content into streaming formats, see division 59
- - activities of broadcasting and provision of audio and video streaming or download distribution services, see division 60
- - Activities of providing telecommunication and related service activities, i.e. transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video. The transmission facilities that carry out these activities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. The commonality of activities classified in this division is the transmission of content, without being involved in its creation or alteration. In the case of transmission of television signals this may include complete bundled and programmed channels (produced in division 60) into programme packages
- - Provision of services for machine-to-machine communication
- - Transmission of audio or video data without having acquired the rights to the audio or video content
- - Motion picture, audiovisual, television programme, and sound recording production and post-production activities, including services to convert audio and video content into streaming formats, see division 59
- - Activities of broadcasting and provision of audio and video streaming or download distribution services, see division 60
What is NACE 61 used for?
Use NACE 61 for telecommunication when the main activity matches this scope: Use this division for telecommunication when the main activity includes Activities of providing telecommunication and related service activities, i.e. transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video. The transmission facilities that carry out these activities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. The commonality of activities classified in this division is the transmission of content, without being involved in its creation or alteration. In the case of transmission of television signals this may include complete bundled and programmed channels (produced in division 60) into programme packages and Provision of services for machine-to-machine communication. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 61?
Typical examples include Activities of providing telecommunication and related service activities, i.e. transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video. The transmission facilities that carry out these activities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. The commonality of activities classified in this division is the transmission of content, without being involved in its creation or alteration. In the case of transmission of television signals this may include complete bundled and programmed channels (produced in division 60) into programme packages, Provision of services for machine-to-machine communication, and Transmission of audio or video data without having acquired the rights to the audio or video content.
When might 61 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to motion picture, audiovisual, television programme, and sound recording production and post-production activities, including services to convert audio and video content into streaming formats, see division 59 and activities of broadcasting and provision of audio and video streaming or download distribution services, see division 60.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 61?
Compare 61 with 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities, 60 Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities, and 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this division for motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity includes Motion picture, video and television programme activities and Sound recording and music publishing activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities when the main activity includes Radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities and Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for computer programming, consultancy and related activities when the main activity includes Activities of providing expertise in the field of information technologies, designing the structure and content of, and/or writing, modifying, customising, testing and supporting software and applications and Planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities when the main activity includes Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities and Web search portal activities and other information service activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication activities, including Wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication activities. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of telecommunication reselling activities and intermediation service activities for telecommunication, including Telecommunication reselling activities and intermediation service activities for telecommunication. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of other telecommunication activities, including Other telecommunication activities. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this section for tELECOMMUNICATION, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, CONSULTING, COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICE ACTIVITIES when the main activity includes Telecommunication and Computer programming, consultancy and related activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 61 is one of multiple older codes associated with Rev. 2.1 class 61 Telecommunication.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.
Rev. 2 code 82 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media, 43 Specialised construction activities, 46 Wholesale trade, 47 Retail trade, 53 Postal and courier activities, 61 Telecommunication, 77 Rental and leasing activities, 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities, 85 Education, 86 Human health activities, 87 Residential care activities, 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities, 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles, 96 Personal service activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.