3802 Telecommunication services (Class 38 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 3802

Official notes (CNIPA Table of Similar Goods and Services, 2026 text; J&C reference translation)

1. Satellite transmission is similar to 3801;

2. providing user access to a global computer network and providing database access are cross-searched with providing instant-connection services for exchanging data between computer users in 4220 in the 8th and earlier editions.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group is telephone services, transmission of information, electronic mail, providing internet access, online forums, videoconferencing, streaming transmission, etc. Official notes: satellite transmission is similar to 3801; providing user access to a global computer network is cross-searched with 4220 in the 8th and earlier editions.

Note for internet businesses: this group is only “transmission” services; content and platform functions are in Class 41 (online entertainment), 4220 of Class 42 (software and platform hosting) and Class 35 (online marketplace) respectively; telecommunications business is subject to licensing (practical tip). No additions or deletions to this group in 2026.

Applies to the 2026 edition · Published 2026-10-09 · Reviewed 2026-10-09

Data version: CNIPA Table of Similar Goods and Services, 2026 text (based on the 13th edition of the Nice Classification, NCL 13-2026, in force since 1 January 2026). Chinese terms, groups and numbers follow the official text; English and Spanish terms are taken from WIPO, while CNIPA-specific items (C numbers) carry reference translations, whose English was fully revised on 8 October 2026. NCL 13-2027 enters into force on 1 January 2027. Selected reference translations were revised on 13 October 2026.

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Class	Group	Item No.	Chinese	English
38	3802	380022	手机通信服务	mobile telephone communication services / cell phone communication services
38	3802	380054	播客视频传输	transmission of podcasts
38	3802	380055	智能手机出租	rental of smartphones
38	3802	380056	位置定位服务（电信服务）	geolocation services [telecommunications services]
38	3802	380057	提供区块链网络接入服务	providing access to blockchain networks
38	3802	380058	在虚拟环境中提供聊天室	providing chatrooms in virtual environments
38	3802	380059	为工作协作提供基于虚拟现实的在线论坛	providing online virtual reality-based forums for work collaboration
38	3802	380060	电话答录机出租	rental of telephone answering apparatus
38	3802	380024	计算机辅助信息和图像传送	computer aided transmission of messages and images
38	3802	380022	移动电话通信	mobile telephone communication services / cell phone communication services
38	3802	380043	提供互联网聊天室	providing internet chatrooms
38	3802	380030	光纤通信	communications by fibre optic networks / communications by fiber optic networks
38	3802	380010	电话通信	communications by telephone
38	3802	C380001	由计算机进行的电话号码簿查询	computerized telephone directory assistance services
38	3802	380051	数据流传输	streaming of data
38	3802	380036	电子公告牌服务（通信服务）	electronic bulletin board services [telecommunications services]
38	3802	380025	电子邮件传输	transmission of electronic mail
38	3802	380027	提供电信信息	providing information in the field of telecommunications
38	3802	380028	寻呼（无线电、电话或其他电子通信工具）	paging services [radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication]
38	3802	380044	提供数据库接入服务	providing access to databases
38	3802	380050	提供在线论坛	providing online forums
38	3802	380042	为电话购物提供电信渠道	providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping services
38	3802	380037	提供与全球计算机网络的电信连接服务	providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network
38	3802	380040	提供全球计算机网络用户接入服务	providing user access to global computer networks
38	3802	380052	无线电通信	radio communications