| SIC Codes: | 3663 |
| NAICS Codes: | 334220 |
The US wireless telecommunications equipment manufacturing industry includes about 800 companies with combined annual revenue of nearly $35 billion. Major companies include Apple, Motorola Mobility Holdings, and QUALCOMM. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 90 percent of revenue.
Demand is driven by the use of wireless communications services. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and bringing new products to market quickly. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in purchasing raw materials, components, and manufacturing equipment. Smaller companies can compete effectively by specializing in niche products or components. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $460,000.
Major products include cell phones, radio and television studio and broadcasting equipment, transmitting and receiving antennas, cable equipment, and GPS equipment. About half of industry revenue comes from the sale of radio station equipment. Broadcast, studio, and related electronic equipment account for about 10 percent of industry revenue, and wireless networking equipment accounts for 6 percent.