2002 NAICS Definitions
518 Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services

518 Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services

Industries in the Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services subsector group establishments that provide: (1) access to the Internet; (2) search facilities for the Internet; and (3) data processing, hosting, and related services. The industry groups (Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals, Data Processing Hosting, and Related Services) are based on differences in the processes used to access information and process information. The Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals industry group includes establishments that are providing access to the Internet or aiding in navigation on the Internet. The Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry group includes establishments that process data. These establishments can transform data, prepare data for dissemination, or place data or content on the Internet for others. In addition, the shared use of computer resources is included in the Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry group.

Establishments that are publishing exclusively on the Internet are included in Subsector 516, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and establishments that are retailing goods using the Internet are included in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade.

5181 Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals

51811 Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals

This industry comprises establishments known as Internet service providers or known as Web search portals. Establishments in this industry provide clients access to the Internet or operate web sites that use a search engine to provide Internet search services. Establishments in this industry generally provide related services, such as web hosting, web page design, and related advice and assistance. Web search portals often provide additional Internet services, such as e-mail, connections to other web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content, and serve as a home base for Internet users.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Publishing or broadcasting exclusively on the Internet--are classified in Industry 516110, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting;
• Web hosting--are classified in Industry 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services;
• Designing web sites for others on a fee basis--are classified in Industry 54151, Computer Systems Design and Related Services;
• Providing telecommunications related consulting services--are classified in Industry 54161, Management Consulting Services;
• Wholesaling goods on the Internet--are classified in Sector 42, Wholesale Trade;
• Retailing goods on the Internet--are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade; and
• Operating stock brokerages, travel reservation systems, purchasing services, and similar activities using the Internet rather than traditional methods--are classified with the more traditional establishments providing these services.

518111 Internet Service Providers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as Internet service providers. Establishments in this industry provide clients access to the Internet and generally provide related services such as web hosting, web page designing, and hardware or software consulting related to Internet connectivity. Establishments in this industry may provide local, regional, or national coverage for clients or provide backbone services (except telecommunications carriers) for other Internet service providers. Internet service providers have the equipment and telecommunication network access required for a point-of-presence on the Internet.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Publishing or broadcasting exclusively on the Internet--are classified in Industry 516110, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
• Web hosting--are classified in Industry 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services;
• Designing web sites for others on a fee basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services; and
• Providing telecommunications related consulting services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541618, Other Management Consulting Services.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
518111	514191	7375	Information access services, on-line
518111	514191	7375	Internet access providers
518111	514191	7375	Internet service providers (ISP)
518111	514191	7375	ISP (internet service providers)
518111	514191	7375	On-line access service providers

518112 Web Search Portals

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as web search portals. Establishments in this industry operate 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 often provide additional Internet services, such as e-mail, connections to other web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content, and serve as a home base for Internet users.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Publishing or broadcasting exclusively on the Internet--are classified in Industry 516110, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
• Providing Internet access, known as Internet Service Providers--are classified in U.S. Industry 518111, Internet Service Providers;
• Wholesaling goods on the Internet--are classified in Sector 42, Wholesale Trade;
• Retailing goods on the Internet--are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade; and
• Operating stock brokerages, travel reservation systems, purchasing services, and similar activities using the Internet rather than traditional methods--are classified with the more traditional establishments providing these services.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
518112	514199	8999	Internet search web sites
518112	514199	8999	Portals, web search
518112	514199	8999	Search portals, Internet
518112	514199	8999	Web search portals

5182 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

51821 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

See industry description for 518210 below

518210 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing infrastructure for hosting or data processing services. These establishments may provide specialized hosting activities, such as web hosting, streaming services or application hosting, provide application service provisioning, or may provide general time-share mainframe facilities to clients. Data processing establishments provide complete processing and specialized reports from data supplied by clients or provide automated data processing and data entry services.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing text processing and related document preparation activities--are classified in Industry 561410, Document Preparation Services;
• Providing on-site management and operation of a clients' data-processing facilities--are classified in U.S. Industry 541513, Computer Facilities Management Services;
• Providing Internet access services in combination with web hosting--are classified in U.S. Industry 518111, Internet Service Providers;
• Operating web search portals--are classified in U.S. Industry 518112, Web Search Portals;
• Providing access to computers and office equipment, as well as other office support services--are classified in Industry 56143, Business Service Centers;
• Processing financial transactions, such as credit card transactions--are classified in Industry 522320, Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities; and
• Providing payroll processing services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541214, Payroll Services.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
518210	514210	7374	Application hosting
518210	514210	7374	Application service providers (ASPs)
518210	514210	7374	ASPs (Application Service Providers)
518210	514210	7374	Automated data processing services
518210	514210	7374	Computer input preparation services
518210	514210	7374	Computer time leasing
518210	514210	7374	Computer time rental
518210	514210	7374	Computer time sharing services
518210	514210	7374	Data capture imaging services
518210	514210	7374	Data entry services
518210	514210	7374	Data processing computer services
518210	514210	7374	Data processing services (except payroll services, financial transaction processi
518210	514210	7379	Disk and diskette conversion services
518210	514210	7379	Disk and diskette recertification services
518210	514210	7374	Electronic data processing services
518210	514210	7379	Media streaming services
518210	514210	7389	Microfiche recording and imaging services
518210	514210	7389	Microfilm recording and imaging services
518210	514210	7374	Optical scanning services
518210	514210	7374	Scanning services, optical
518210	514210	7374	Web hosting

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