Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Wireless Telecommunications Services
Telecommunications Services
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
Telecommunications Industry Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
TIA Annual Industry Playbook
http://www.tiaonline.org/resources/publications-download
Annual guide provides an overview of the information and communications technology industry, with
a focus on policies that will continue to drive innovation and investment. Publication can be
viewed online with free registration.
ICT Market Review and Forecast
http://www.tiaonline.org/resources/market-forecast
Comprehensive annual report analyzes industry trends and provides market forecasts for the various
segments of the information and communications technology industry. Sample excerpt and listing
of the various segments covered can be viewed free online.
Telecommunications Resellers
(51791a)
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
(51711c)
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers
(51332)
Voice Over Internet Protocol Providers (VoIP)
(51711e)
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Cellular Telephone Industries Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Wireless 101
http://www.ctia.org/media/industry_info/index.cfm/AID/10319
Wireless 101 section includes a statistical snapshot of the wireless industry, an overview of
how wireless technology works, and a comprehensive glossary of industry terms. All information
can be viewed free online
CTIA Semi-Annual Wireless Industry Survey
http://www.ctia.org/media/industry_info/index.cfm/AID/10316
Semi-annual survey provides a wide range of current and historical trend data for the wireless
industry, including estimated subscriber connections, total service revenues, total minutes and
messages, average local monthly bill, average call length, and more. Selected top-line data from
the survey can be viewed free online.
Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Telecommunications Industry
http://plunkettresearch.com/Industries/Telecommunications/
Publication provides in-depth analysis of business trends and statistics for the telecommunications
industry. Industry overview, sample data, and detailed table of contents are accessible free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Telecommunications
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs020.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Telecommunications Services
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Telephone Companies
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "517"
Industry statistics for telephone companies include industry sales and sales trends, market size and
market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment
trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national,
state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Telephone Companies
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "517"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for telephone companies.
Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business
start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free
online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
National Telecommunications Cooperative Association
NTCA Compensation & Benefits Survey
http://www.ntca.org/estore/products/pubs.html#CBSURV
Comprehensive annual survey provides detailed compensation and benefit information for more than 80
job positions in small independent telephone companies, with survey data broken down by number of
access lines, annual revenue, geographic region, total employment, years in position, and lines of
business.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Telecommunications Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national
and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample
pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Telecommunications
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs020.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
CCH Business Valuation Guide
Chapter 29 - Independent Local Telephone Companies
Hawkins, Paschall, CCH, annual
http://www.businessvalue.com/cchbook.htm
Chapter 29 addresses industry-specific issues and factors to be considered in performing valuations
for independent local telephone companies.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
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Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
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