Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community, Rev. 2.1 (NACE Rev. 2.1) - Section K

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URI Division Group Class Label CoreContentNote Exclusion Note Additional Content Note ID SDMX Notation Close match Broader
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/K page_white_text TTL

TELECOMMUNICATION, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, CONSULTING, COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICE ACTIVITIES

This section includes telecommunication and related service activities, in other words, transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video (division 61), computer programming, consultancy and related activities (division 62), and the provision of computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities (division 63).

This section excludes:
- publishing, broadcasting and content production, including software publishing, post-production services to convert audio and video content into streaming formats and independent third-party provision of on-demand audio and video streaming or download distribution services, see section J
- provision of financial and insurance services using published financial and insurance technologies software, see section L
- activities of gambling sites, see 92.00
- repair and maintenance of computers and communication equipment, see 95.10

K

K

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/H, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/J, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/N
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/61 page_white_text TTL

61

Telecommunication

This division includes:
- activities of providing telecommunication and related service activities, i.e. transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video. The transmission facilities that carry out these activities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. The commonality of activities classified in this division is the transmission of content, without being involved in its creation or alteration. In the case of transmission of television signals this may include complete bundled and programmed channels (produced in division 60) into programme packages
- provision of services for machine-to-machine communication
- transmission of audio or video data without having acquired the rights to the audio or video content

This division excludes:
- motion picture, audiovisual, television programme, and sound recording production and post-production activities, including services to convert audio and video content into streaming formats, see division 59
- activities of broadcasting and provision of audio and video streaming or download distribution services, see division 60

K61

61

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/61, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/82 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/K
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/611 page_white_text TTL

61.1

Wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication activities

K611

61.1

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/611, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/612, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/613 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/61
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/6110 page_white_text TTL

61.10

Wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication activities

This class includes:
- operating, maintaining or providing access to facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound and video using wired, wireless or satellite telecommunication infrastructure, including:
 • operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide point-to-point communication via landlines, microwave or a combination of landlines and satellite link-ups
 • operating of cable distribution systems (e.g. for distribution of data and television signals) with or without providing customers with third-party video-on-demand services
 • provision of internet access by the operator of the infrastructure
 • maintaining and operating cellular and other wireless telecommunication networks (including paging systems)
 • delivery of visual, aural or textual programming received from cable networks, local television stations or radio networks to consumers via direct-to-home satellite systems or via internet protocol television (the units classified here generally do not produce programming material)
 • voice over internet protocol (VoIP) provision by the operator of the infrastructure

The transmission facilities that carry out these activities, may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies.

This class excludes:
- installation of telecommunication, computer network and cable television wiring in buildings, including fibre-optic wiring without operating facilities for the transmission of data, see 43.21
- publishing of instant messaging or satellite geolocation applications, see 58.29
- telecommunication reselling activities and intermediation service activities for telecommunication, see 61.20
- provision of telephone and internet access in facilities open to the public (e.g. internet cafés), see 61.20
- voice over internet protocol (VoIP) provision, without operating facilities for the transmission of data, see 61.90

K6110

61.10

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6110, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6120, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6130 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/611
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/612 page_white_text TTL

61.2

Telecommunication reselling activities and intermediation service activities for telecommunication

K612

61.2

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/619, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/829 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/61
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/6120 page_white_text TTL

61.20

Telecommunication reselling activities and intermediation service activities for telecommunication

This class includes:
- reselling of wired, wireless and satellite telecommunication (i.e. purchasing and reselling network capacity), including activities of telecommunication brokers and resellers of prepaid calling cards and services
- intermediation services for wired, wireless and satellite telecommunication activities, including:
 • agent activities for telecommunication carriers
 • selling mobile telephone service plans on an agent basis
 • wireless telephone service plan sales agent activities, selling on behalf of wireless telecommunication carriers
 • agent activities for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs)
 • provision of telephone and internet access in facilities open to the public

This class excludes:
- provision of telecommunication services by operators of telecommunication infrastructure, see 61.10

K6120

61.20

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6190, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/8299 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/612
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/619 page_white_text TTL

61.9

Other telecommunication activities

K619

61.9

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/612, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/619 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/61
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/6190 page_white_text TTL

61.90

Other telecommunication activities

This class includes:
- provision of specialised telecommunication applications (e.g. satellite tracking, communication telemetry, radar station operations)
- operation of satellite terminal stations and associated facilities operationally connected with one or more terrestrial communication systems and capable of transmitting telecommunications to or receiving telecommunications from satellite systems
- provision of internet access over networks between the client and the internet service provider not owned or controlled by the internet service provider (e.g. dial-up internet access)
- transmission via the internet of text messaging (SMS)
- voice over internet protocol (VoIP), text messaging (SMS), advanced data services (SMS+, MMS+) and provision of SMS push services, without operating facilities for the transmission of data

This class excludes:
- provision of internet access by operators of telecommunication infrastructure, see 61.10
- reselling of telecommunication services and intermediation services for telecommunication, see 61.20

This class also includes:
- provision of notification services (e.g. SMS bank alerts, advertising)

K6190

61.90

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6120, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6190 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/619
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/62 page_white_text TTL

62

Computer programming, consultancy and related activities

This division includes:
- activities of providing expertise in the field of information technologies, designing the structure and content of, and/or writing, modifying, customising, testing and supporting software and applications
- planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies
- on-site management and operation of clients’ computer systems and/or data processing facilities
- computer hardware, software and systems consultancy services

This division excludes:
- software publishing, see division 58
- provision of online gaming / video game sites not associated with its publishing, see division 60
- provision of computing infrastructure, data processing and hosting, see division 63
- provision of financial and insurance services using published financial and insurance technologies software, see section L
- activities of gambling sites, see 92.00
- repair and maintenance of computers and communication equipment, see 95.10

K62

62

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/62 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/K
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/621 page_white_text TTL

62.1

Computer programming activities

K621

62.1

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/620 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/62
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/6210 page_white_text TTL

62.10

Computer programming activities

This class includes:
- designing the structure and content of, the writing, modifying (including updates and patches), testing and maintaining of software and applications, including:
 • systems software
 • video game software and applications / gaming applications
 • video game middleware
 • business and finance software applications
 • machine learning applications
 • artificial intelligence / machine vision applications
 • cybersecurity applications
 • distributed ledger applications
 • databases and web pages
- customising of software, i.e. modifying and configuring an existing application so that it is functional within the clients’ information system environment

This class excludes:
- publishing of software or gaming on demand services, cloud-based software and gaming applications, see 58.2
- development of software associated with publishing, see 58.2
- translation or adaptation of non-customised software for a particular market on own account, see 58.29
- operation of online gaming / video game sites, see 60.39
- planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies, even though providing software might be an integral part, see 62.20
- data processing activities (e.g. by using blockchain / distributed ledger technology (DLT)), see 63.10
- operation of gambling sites, see 92.00
- repair and maintenance of computers and communication equipment, see 95.10

This class also includes:
- development of applications

K6210

62.10

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6201 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/621
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/622 page_white_text TTL

62.2

Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities

K622

62.2

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/620 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/62
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/6220 page_white_text TTL

62.20

Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities

This class includes:
- computer hardware, software and systems consultancy activities, including cybersecurity consultancy activities
- planning and designing of computer systems which integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies
- provision of on-site management and operation of clients’ computer systems and/or data processing facilities, as well as related support services
- installation of computer systems and provision of training and support to users of such systems
- activities of auditing and certification of computing and data processing infrastructures and services

This class excludes:
- installation of mainframe and similar computers, see 33.20
- sale of computer hardware or software on physical media, see 46.50, 47.40
- software publishing, see 58.2
- installation (setting-up) of personal computers, see 62.90
- software installation, see 62.90
- computer disaster recovery services, see 62.90
- general cybersecurity training, see 85.59

This class also includes:
- cybersecurity network and system monitoring, testing and analysis
- provision of advice on software requirements and procurement of the hardware and software components of a computer system

K6220

62.20

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6202, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6203 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/622
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/629 page_white_text TTL

62.9

Other information technology and computer service activities

K629

62.9

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/620 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/62
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/6290 page_white_text TTL

62.90

Other information technology and computer service activities

This class includes other information technology and computer-related activities not elsewhere classified, for example:
- computer disaster recovery services
- installation (setting-up) of personal computers
- third-party software installation services

This class excludes:
- installation of mainframe and similar computers, see 33.20
- computer programming, see 62.10
- computer consultancy, see 62.20
- computer facilities management, see 62.20
- provision of computing infrastructure, data processing and hosting, see 63.10

K6290

62.90

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6209 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/629
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/63 page_white_text TTL

63

Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities

This division includes the provision of computing infrastructure, data processing and hosting activities, as well as activities of web search portals and other activities that primarily supply information.

This division excludes:
- software publishing, see division 58
- news agency activities and provision of online gaming / video game sites, not associated with publishing, see division 60
- telecommunication activities, see division 61
- computer programming, computer systems design and computer facilities management activities, see division 62
- activities of gambling sites, see 92.00
- repair and maintenance of computers and communication equipment, see 95.10

K63

63

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/52, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/63 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/K
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/631 page_white_text TTL

63.1

Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities

K631

63.1

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/521, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/631 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/63
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/6310 page_white_text TTL

63.10

Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities

This class includes:
- provision of computing infrastructure, including cloud infrastructure and platform provision (IaaS, PaaS)
- cloud computing (except software publishing and computer systems design), whether or not in combination with infrastructure provision
- provision of technical infrastructure related to streaming services, data processing services and related activities:
 • complete processing of data supplied by clients
 • generation of specialised reports from data supplied by clients
 • blockchain / distributed ledger technology (DLT) data processing activities
- specialised hosting activities, e.g.:
 • web hosting
 • application hosting
- general time-share provision of mainframe facilities to clients
- digitalisation of files (for further processing of data)
- provision of data entry services
- data centre colocation activities (i.e. rental of server and networking space in data centres, including routine monitoring of servers)
- digital data storage
- issuing of crypto-assets without a corresponding liability (not by a monetary authority)

This class excludes:
- software publishing, see 58.2
- provision of applications by downloads or by streaming, see 58.2
- post-production services to convert video content into streaming formats, see 59.12
- post-production services to convert audio content into streaming formats, see 59.20
- audio streaming and download distribution service activities not associated with publishing, see 60.10
- video streaming and download distribution service activities not associated with publishing, see 60.20
- computer systems design, see 62.20
- electronic storage of archival material for access by the general public, see 91.12
- repair and maintenance of computers and communication equipment, see 95.10
- activities where the service provider uses computers only as a tool are classified according to the nature of the services rendered

K6310

63.10

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/5210, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6311 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/631
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/639 page_white_text TTL

63.9

Web search portal activities and other information service activities

This group includes:
- operation of web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format (web search portals)
- other information service activities not elsewhere classified, e.g.:
 • telephone-based information services
 • information search services on a contract or fee basis
 • news clipping services, press clipping services

The primary source of revenue from advertising does not have a bearing on classification for these activities.

This group excludes:
- intermediation service activities for retail sale, see 47.9
- intermediation service activities for passenger transport, see 52.32
- intermediation service activities for accommodation, see 55.40
- publishing activities, see division 58
- broadcasting activities, see division 60
- news syndicate and news agency activities, see 60.31
- activities of call centres, see 82.20

K639

63.9

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/631, http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/639 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/63
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/6391 page_white_text TTL

63.91

Web search portal activities

This class includes:
- operation of web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format; these web search portals are not responsible for the content
- operation of comparison websites for prices, product specification, etc., with provision of links to other websites

This class excludes:
- intermediation service activities for specialised construction services, see 43.60
- intermediation service activities for retail sale, see 47.9
- intermediation service activities for transport, see 52.3
- intermediation service activities for postal and courier activities, see 53.30
- intermediation service activities for accommodation, see 55.40
- intermediation service activities for food and beverage service activities, see 56.40
- publishing activities, see division 58
- broadcasting activities, see division 60
- news syndicate and news agency activities, see 60.31
- intermediation service activities for telecommunication, see 61.20
- intermediation service activities for real estate activities, see 68.31
- intermediation service activities for the rental and leasing of tangible goods and non-financial intangible assets, see 77.5
- activities of call centres, see 82.20
- intermediation service activities for business support service activities n.e.c., see 82.40
- intermediation service activities for courses and tutors, see 85.61
- intermediation service activities for medical, dental and other human health services, see 86.97
- intermediation service activities for residential care activities, see 87.91
- intermediation service activities for the repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 95.40
- intermediation service activities for personal services, see 96.40

K6391

63.91

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6312 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/639
https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/6392 page_white_text TTL

63.92

Other information service activities

This class includes:
- other information service activities not elsewhere classified, e.g.:
 • information search services on a contract or fee basis (e.g. by web scraping)
 • news clipping services, press clipping services
 • compiling of information or directories on a fee or contract basis

This class excludes:
- intermediation service activities for specialised construction services, see 43.60
- intermediation service activities for retail sale, see 47.9
- intermediation service activities for transport, see 52.3
- intermediation service activities for postal and courier activities, see 53.30
- intermediation service activities for accommodation, see 55.40
- intermediation service activities for food and beverage service activities, see 56.40
- publishing activities, see division 58
- broadcasting activities, see division 60
- news syndicate and news agency activities, see 60.31
- intermediation service activities for telecommunication, see 61.20
- intermediation service activities for real estate activities, see 68.31
- intermediation service activities for the rental and leasing of tangible goods and non-financial intangible assets, see 77.5
- activities of call centres, see 82.20
- intermediation service activities for business support service activities n.e.c., see 82.40
- intermediation service activities for courses and tutors, see 85.61
- intermediation service activities for medical, dental and other human health services, see 86.97
- intermediation service activities for residential care activities, see 87.91
- intermediation service activities for the repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 95.40
- intermediation service activities for personal services, see 96.40

K6392

63.92

http://data.europa.eu/ux2/nace2/6399 https://purl.semanticip.org/linked-data/sdmx/nace.2.1/639