Number of All Other Telecommunications Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
2,852
all other telecommunications businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The all other telecommunications industry has declined 57.6% since 2000 (from 6,727 to 2,852 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 6,727 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+4.9%).
- •Employment: 65,222 workers in 2023 (-56.6% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 57%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,852 | 4,782 | 65,222 | 11.8% | 10.5% | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 2,907 | 4,708 | 66,162 | 20.7% | 12.0% | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 2,853 | 4,235 | 58,640 | 12.8% | 12.6% | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 2,845 | 4,257 | 57,850 | 15.4% | 12.5% | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 2,719 | 4,055 | 59,737 | 23.3% | 12.2% | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 2,637 | 3,420 | 54,084 | 11.5% | 14.7% | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 2,637 | 3,509 | 53,589 | 20.8% | 23.7% | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 3,418 | 4,057 | 57,051 | 18.7% | 17.7% | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 3,363 | 4,008 | 56,878 | 17.0% | 14.2% | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 3,330 | 3,928 | 54,990 | 16.3% | 15.8% | +0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.