This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments known as Internet service providers (ISPs) using broadand (cable, DSL) primarily engaged in providing clients access to the Internet and related services such as web hosting, web page designing, and hardware or software consulting related to Internet connectivity. These establishments may provide local, regional, or national coverage for clients or provide backbone services (except telecommunications carriers) for other Internet service providers (ISPs).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Internet broadcasting (radio)--are classified in Industry 519130, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals;
• Providing telecommunications related consulting services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541618, Other Management Consulting Services;
• Internet service providers (ISP, narrowband) (dial-up)--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based in dustry 5181112, Internet Service Providers (Narrowband);
• Designing web sites for others on a fee basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services; and
• Providing web hosting services--are classified in Industry 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services.