Research Guides: Telecommunications Industry: Industry Overviews

Industry Codes

Some market research databases and websites organize business information using industry codes. The two industry classification systems you will come across most often are NAICS and SIC.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector Codes
Comprises all NAICS codes that relate to information and communication technology industries.

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NAICS (North American Industry Classification System)
Developed in 1997, by Canada, the United States and Mexico. Industry codes are from 2-6 digits long.

Industry & Market Research Databases

Business Source Ultimate
Industry profiles for a variety of industries and locations, as well as country business & economic profiles.
eMarketer
Market research and trend analysis on digital media, marketing and commerce. Topics covered include B2B and B2C eBusiness, online consumer behaviour, social media, mobile devices.
IBISWorld Industry Reports
Reports on over 700 U.S. industries and some global industries.
MarketResearch.com Academic
Reports on the U.S. market and specific consumer groups.
Passport GMID
International statistical and market research reports for over 200 countries, covering consumer products and services, demographic and lifestyle reports and economic data.

Small Business Accelerator
Telecommunications & Wireless guide

ThomsonONE
Analyst reports on industries and companies. Click on "Screening & Analysis" on the left, then click on "Research" and "Research Search." Search by keyword or NAICS industry code, and limit by geography. Use Internet Explorer browser and ensure pop-ups are enabled.
Vividata
Survey data on Canadians' usage of over 3500 products and services. See the Help section for tutorials and guides.
Warc: World Advertising Research Center
Includes case studies, trends, company profiles, advertising spending statistics, economic data and consumer insight.