Telephony and other telecommunications services

CPC v2.1 Code: 841

About telephony and other telecommunications services

cpc code 841 covers a wide range of telecommunications services, including landline and mobile telephony, internet access, and various other communication technologies. This industry plays a vital role in modern society, enabling individuals and businesses to connect, share information, and access a wealth of digital resources. As a key component of the broader information and communication technology (ICT) sector, the telecommunications industry is a significant contributor to economic growth and productivity across numerous industries.

Production process

The production of telecommunications services involves the deployment and maintenance of various infrastructure, such as telephone lines, cellular towers, and internet backbone networks. Service providers utilize a combination of physical hardware, software systems, and skilled technicians to deliver reliable and efficient communication services to their customers. Key production techniques include network planning, equipment installation, signal transmission, and customer service management.

Production inputs

The telecommunications industry requires a range of inputs to function effectively. These include physical infrastructure like cables, switches, and transmission equipment, as well as specialized software and hardware for network management and customer service. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of engineers, technicians, and customer service representatives to operate and maintain the various systems and services. 351 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply and 261 Manufacture of electronic components and boards are among the key suppliers of critical inputs for the telecommunications industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the telecommunications industry are a diverse range of communication services, including fixed and mobile telephony, internet access, data transmission, and various value-added services. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of other industries, such as 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities, 69 Legal and accounting activities, and 70 Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities, which rely on reliable and efficient telecommunications infrastructure to support their operations.

Family tree for telephony and other telecommunications services

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8'>8: Business and production services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/84'>84: Telecommunications, broadcasting and information supply services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/841'>841: Telephony and other telecommunications services</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/842'>842: Internet telecommunications services</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/843'>843: On-line content</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/844'>844: News agency services</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/845'>845: Library and archive services</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/846'>846: Broadcasting, programming and programme distribution services</a>"]

    C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8411'>8411: Carrier services</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8412'>8412: Fixed telephony services</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8413'>8413: Mobile telecommunications services</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8414'>8414: Private network services</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8415'>8415: Data transmission services</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8419'>8419: Other telecommunications services</a>"]


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