Wired Telecommunications Carriers
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:
United States Telecom Association
Phone Facts Plus
http://www.telecom-bookstore.com/ Search for
"Phone Facts"
Basic facts about the telecom industry and statistical information on various telecom sectors.
Telecommunications Industry Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Telecommunications Market Review and Forecast Related Press Releases
http://www.tiaonline.org/business/research/mrf/press_releases.cfm
Press releases provide summary data from the "Telecommunications Market Review and Forecast" referenced
immediately below. Available free online.
Telecommunications Market Review and Forecast
http://www.tiaonline.org/business/research/mrf/index.cfm
Provides an overview of telecom's interrelated market segments and impact of economic, technological
and regulatory changes.
Voice Over Internet Protocol Providers (VoIP)
(51331a)
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
(51331b)
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers
(51332)
Telecommunications Resellers
(51333)
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report
sections include:
CCH Business Valuation Guide
Chapter 29 - Independent Telephone Companies
George B. Hawkins, Michael A. Paschall, CCH, annual
http://onlinestore.cch.com/default.asp?
Search for "business valuation guide"
Includes profile of typical independent local telephone company and discussion of industry issues.
Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Telecommunications Industry
http://plunkettresearch.com/Industries/Telecommunications/
Business trends and statistics for the telecommunications sector. Summary data free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Telecommunications
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.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 free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
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 Research Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies,
annual sales and sales trends, 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 report can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, 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
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Financial statements and ratios are available
by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start
up versions. Sample financial report can be viewed free online.
United States Telecom Association
Statistics of the Local Exchange Carriers
http://www.telecom-bookstore.com/ Search for
"statistics"
Annual report contains valuable statistics on telephone operating companies for a two-year period.
Composite industry data, along with specific company data are provided, including income statements,
balance sheets, operating revenues, construction expenditures, and plant in service statistics.
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.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Telecommunications
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.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 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 for all firms, 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 Telephone Companies
George B. Hawkins, Michael A. Paschall, CCH, annual
http://onlinestore.cch.com/default.asp?
Search for "business valuation guide"
Discussion of industry issues and factors to be considered in performing valuations for this industry.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
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
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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