517122 — Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as agents for wireless telecommunications carriers and resellers, selling wireless plans on a commission basis.
Illustrative Examples
- Agents for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs)
- Agents for wireless telecommunications carriers
- Cellular telephone stores, selling cellular phone service plans on an agent basis
- Mobile phone stores, selling mobile phone service plans on an agent basis
- Wireless phone service plan sales agents, selling on behalf of wireless telecommunications carriers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 517122 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,500 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 517000 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 51 → 517 → 5171 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4812 - Radiotelephone Communications (via SIC1987:4812→NAICS1997:51333→2002:517310→2007:517911→2012:517911→2017:517911→2022:517122)
- SIC 4813 - Telephone Communications, Except Radiotelephone (via SIC1987:4813→NAICS1997:51333→2002:517310→2007:517911→2012:517911→2017:517911→2022:517122)
- SIC 4899 - Communications Services, NEC (via SIC1987:4899→NAICS1997:513322→2002:517212→2007:517210→2012:517210→2017:517312→2022:517122)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 517122:
- Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5171
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 517122 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 517122 is 'Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,500 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 517122?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 517122 is 1,500 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 517122?
NAICS code 517122 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4812 - Radiotelephone Communications, 4813 - Telephone Communications, Except Radiotelephone, 4899 - Communications Services, NEC.