Wired Telecommunications Services
Industry Description
The US wired telecommunications services industry includes about 2,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $160 billion. Major companies include AT&T, Verizon Communications, Comcast, and CenturyLink. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate more than 90 percent of revenue.
SIC: 4813
NAICS: 517110
NAICS: 517110
Related Industries:
Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores, Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing, Telecommunications Services, Wireless Telecommunications Services, Glass & Glass Product ManufacturingTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| BT Group plc | 32,783.84M | London, United Kingdom |
| Telstra Corporation Limited | 26,809.59M | Melbourne, Australia |
| China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited | 25,900.26M | Hong Kong |
| Belgacom SA | 8,682.71M | Brussels, Belgium |
| Türk Telekomünikasyon A.S. | 6,978.14M | Ankara, Turkey |
Trends
Wireless Carrier Productivity Exceeds Wired Carriers' - Wireless carrier productivity (output per hour) has been increasing...
Industry Indicator
US corporate profits, an indicator of corporate demand for telecommunication services, rose 7.9 percent in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.
Quarterly Industry Update
FCC Investigates Rural Connection Problems - A growing trend of rural “call completion” problems has garnered FCC scrutiny. Rural phone providers have reported an increase in customer complaints that long-distance calls...


