6110 Wired telecommunications activities


Corresponding CPA codes

  • 61.10.1 Data and message transmitting services
  • 61.10.11 Fixed telephony services - access and use

    This subcategory includes:

    • provision of access to and use of the public switched telephone network for the transmission and switching of voice, data, and video from a fixed customer location or from public and semi-public coin and card operated phones
    • inbound and outbound telephony to and from national and international destinations
    • calling features bundled with the access service

    This subcategory excludes:

    • provision of fixed telephony calling features for a separate fee, see 61.10.12
    • provision of fixed telephony private line services, see 61.10.13
    • provision of a local loop to other wired telecommunications service providers, see 61.10.20
    • rental of terminal equipment, see 77.39.14
  • 61.10.12 Fixed telephony services - calling features

    This subcategory includes:

    • provision of call management services for use from a fixed customer location for a fee, separate from the access fee

    This service is made possible by specialised software and database applications linked to telecommunications networks. It includes features such as: • call waiting, call forwarding, caller identification, three-way calling, call display, call return, call screen, call blocking, automatic call-back, call answer, voice mail and voice menus

  • 61.10.13 Private network services for wired telecommunications systems

    This subcategory includes:

    • provision of wired telecommunication link(s) between specified points for the exclusive use of the client

    This subcategory excludes:

    • provision of private links by a telecommunication carrier to a wired telecommunication service provider, see 61.10.20
  • 61.10.2 Carrier services for wired telecommunications
  • 61.10.20 Carrier services for wired telecommunications

    This subcategory includes:

    • provision by a telecommunication carrier of wired facilities to originate, terminate, or transit calls for another telecommunications service provider
    • charging for interconnection, settlement or termination of domestic or international calls
    • charging long-distance carriers for calls originating at a pay phone or within another carriers local network
    • charging for jointly used facilities such as pole attachment
    • charging for the exclusive use of circuits

    This subcategory excludes:

    • carriage of wired Internet traffic by one ISP for another ISP, see 61.10.41
  • 61.10.3 Data transmission services over wired telecommunications networks
  • 61.10.30 Data transmission services over wired telecommunications networks

    This subcategory includes:

    • provision of access to wired facilities and services specifically designed for the efficient transmission of data on a pay-as-you-use basis

    This subcategory excludes:

    • provision of wired telecommunication link(s) between specified points for the exclusive use of the client, see 61.10.13
  • 61.10.4 Wired Internet telecommunications services
  • 61.10.41 Internet backbone services

    This subcategory includes:

    • carrier services of Internet traffic by one ISP for another ISP (generally known in the industry as peering and transit charges)
  • 61.10.42 Narrow-band Internet access services over wired networks

    This subcategory includes:

    • provision of a direct wired connection to the Internet at speeds below 256 Kbps. The Internet Service Provider (ISP) may also provide free services along with Internet access such as E-mail, space for the customer’s web page, tools for simple web page design, chat, and technical support

    This service may also include remote access or other types of Internet access and package upgrades such as international roaming and extra E-mail boxes, usually for additional costs to customers.

  • 61.10.43 Broad-band Internet access services over wired networks

    This subcategory includes:

    • provision of a direct wired connection to the Internet at speeds 256 Kbps and higher. The Internet Service Provider (ISP) may also provide free services along with Internet access such as E-mail, space for the customer’s web page, tools for simple web page design, chat, and technical support.

    This service may also include remote access or other types of Internet access and package upgrades such as international roaming and extra E-mail boxes, usually for additional costs to customers.

  • 61.10.49 Other wired Internet telecommunications services

    This subcategory includes:

    • provision of wired telecommunications services over the Internet other than Internet access

    This includes services such as fax, telephony, audio conferencing and video conferencing over the Internet.

  • 61.10.5 Home programme distribution services over wired infrastructure
  • 61.10.51 Home programme distribution services over wired infrastructure, basic programming package

    This subcategory includes:

    • providing subscriber access to a basic range of programming services via wired infrastructure generally for a monthly fee

    This package contains the minimum number of channels available to subscribers, as defined by each cable operator, and must be purchased to obtain any higher-level programming package. Charges for initial connection to the network, or for reconnection to the network, are included here.

  • 61.10.52 Home programme distribution services over wired infrastructure, discretionary programming package

    This subcategory includes:

    • providing subscriber programming services via wired infrastructure in addition to those included in the basic package for a fee separate from, and in addition to, the basic monthly fee

    This programming service can be provided in bundles determined by the cable operator or by the subscriber.

  • 61.10.53 Home programme distribution services over wired infrastructure, pay-per-view

    This subcategory includes:

    • providing subscribers the ability to view a specific program (movie or event) via wired infrastructure from his home for a fee separate from, and in addition to, the monthly fee for basic or discretionary programming packages