Définition
Following the information and communication technology expansion, the new classification implementation in 2008 (Classification of Economic Activities 2nd revision or NAF rév.2) create a new category of services relating to information and communication (production, distribution, processing and transmitting of information and cultural goods). It gathers literary publishing, music publishing, software publishing, audio-visual activities, telecommunications services, computer services and internet activities.
Remarque
The classification of services according to their main user leads to considering information and communication activities as mixed services, since they are aimed at business as well as individuals.