Published: 15.06.2016 Updated: 18.07.2023

The transmission of sound, images or other information by telephone, radio and television cable and broadcasting, satellite, electronic mail etc., business network services, teleconferencing and support services, mobile telecommunications services, Internet backbone services and online access services, including provision of access to the Internet.
The definition of the concept is consistent with Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (6th edition) of the International Monetary Fund.