MCC 4899 - The television

The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 4899, known by the short name "The television," is primarily used for businesses and services related to cable, satellite, and other television services. Companies categorized under this MCC provide various television broadcasting services, including subscription-based cable TV, satellite services, and perhaps even streaming services that closely resemble traditional broadcast methods.

Types of Services

• Cable Television Providers: Businesses that offer cable television services to residential and commercial customers.
• Satellite Television Providers: Companies that provide television services via satellite technology.
• Broadcast Television Networks: Organizations involved in the distribution of television programming through various types of networks.
• Streaming Television Services with Traditional Models: Services that offer TV channel packages online resembling traditional broadcasting methods.

Related MCCs

• MCC 4812: Telecommunication Equipment and Telephone Sales: Focuses on the sale of telecommunications hardware rather than broadcasting services.
• MCC 4813: Telephone Service Providers: Specifically for voice calling services and not for television or visual media services.

FAQs

• How is MCC 4899 different from online streaming services?
  - MCC 4899 typically covers services that employ traditional broadcasting techniques, such as satellite or cable, rather than purely online streaming platforms.
• Can a streaming service fall under MCC 4899?
  - If a streaming service resembles traditional television broadcast models, offering scheduled programming and channels, it might be categorized under MCC 4899.
• Does this MCC cover video rental services?
  - No, video rental services would typically fall under a different MCC, as they do not provide real-time broadcasting.

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