Definition
This division includes all units mainly engaged in providing postal, courier and telecommunication services. Postal services consists of units mainly engaged in picking up, transport and delivery (domestic or international) of addressed or unaddressed mail, packages and parcels. Couriers services consists of units mainly engaged in express door-to-door pick up, transport and delivery of letters and mail-type articles, usually packages and small parcels. Telecommunications services consist of units mainly engaged in providing telecommunication services to the public by wire, cable, radio and satellite.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.