--- title: "Telecommunication Services | Professional Telecommunication Solutions" description: "Expert telecommunication services covering compliant, reliable, and high-quality solutions tailored to your needs. SAC Code 998419." canonical: "https://busy.in/sac-code-998419/" --- # Telecommunication under SAC Code 998419 Part of [SAC 9984: Telecommunications & broadcasting supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9984/). Telecommunication Services cover other communication offerings such as fax, telex, messaging gateways and similar services that run over telecom infrastructure but do not fall into a narrow category like fixed line or mobile. SAC 998419 is used when the main work relates to other telecommunication services including fax and related communication It is meant for telecom assignments where the provider is responsible for connectivity, capacity, uptime and agreed service levels. In practical terms, plans under this SAC often include areas like fax services, business communication services. Using SAC 998419 in such cases keeps the service description and GST classification aligned with how the connection is actually used. ## 998419 SAC Code GST rate Under GST, telecommunication services are treated as supply of services. The taxable value typically includes recurring charges, usage-based fees, activation charges and any bundled add-on services billed under the same telecom contract. After the September 2025 GST revision, telecom and communication services that are not specifically exempt continue to fall under the standard 18% slab. Business subscribers can usually claim input tax credit when these services are used for their taxable operations and proper documentation is available. **The table below shows the latest standard GST rate for SAC code 998419.** | SAC code | Description | New GST rate (from 22 Sep 2025) | Old GST rate (till 21 Sep 2025) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 998419 | Other telecommunications services including Fax services, Telex services n.e.c. | 18% with ITC | 18% with ITC | This residual telecom code captures fax, telex and other uncategorised telecommunication services and is also taxed at 18% as a standard telecom service both before and after 22 Sep 2025. | In day to day billing, telecom operators and service providers offering telecommunication services should apply 18% GST on taxable charges, mention SAC 998419 on tax invoices and follow the same code in their GST records so that revenue from communication services is easy to track. ## Practical classification guidance For the 9984 group, this code will normally apply when the primary service is clearly telecommunication services. Other codes in the same heading should be used where the offering is better described as fixed line, mobile, data or another specific telecom service. ## Conclusion This code is meant for telecommunication services where telecom operators or intermediaries provide clearly defined connectivity or carrier solutions under contract. The code is generally taxed at 18% under GST, and using it consistently with the correct rate in % helps both providers and business customers keep communication spend and GST compliance straightforward. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does SAC code 998419 cover in GST? SAC code 998419 is used to classify online fax and internet telephony services under GST It helps suppliers describe the service correctly on invoices and returns Choose it when the main supply matches this category and no more specific SAC fits Accurate classification reduces disputes during audits and improves reporting ### Does SAC 998419 include other telecom services like fax and miscellaneous communication? Yes SAC 998419 generally includes services that match online fax and internet telephony services as described in the contract and invoice Include only the core activities covered by this category If the service is mainly another specific activity use the more specific SAC instead Always align the SAC with actual ### What GST rate applies to services under SAC 998419? For most services under this code GST is commonly 18% but confirm the rate based on the exact nature of supply Check place of supply rules exemptions and any special conditions in notifications Apply GST on the taxable value shown in the invoice If you bundle multiple services the principal ### When should operators choose SAC 998419 instead of specific voice or data SAC codes? Use SAC 998419 when your service clearly fits online fax and internet telephony services and other detailed SAC options do not describe it better If you provide a specific named service like broadband access security guarding or payroll processing prefer the dedicated SAC Document your reasoning in case of future ### Can businesses claim ITC on GST paid for SAC 998419 services? Yes registered businesses can usually claim ITC on GST charged under SAC 998419 if the service is used for business and linked to taxable supplies The supplier must upload the invoice and you must pay the tax Follow ITC conditions like invoice matching receipt of service and blocked credit rules ## Explore more ### Other SAC services under 9984 - [998411: Carrier](https://busy.in/sac-code-998411/) - [998412: Fixed Line Telephone](https://busy.in/sac-code-998412/) - [998413: Mobile Telecom](https://busy.in/sac-code-998413/) - [998414: Private Network](https://busy.in/sac-code-998414/) - [998415: Data Transmission](https://busy.in/sac-code-998415/) - [998421: Internet Backbone](https://busy.in/sac-code-998421/) - [998422: Broadband Internet](https://busy.in/sac-code-998422/) - [998423: Online Fax](https://busy.in/sac-code-998423/) - [998424: Video Conferencing](https://busy.in/sac-code-998424/) - [998429: Internet Telecom](https://busy.in/sac-code-998429/) - [998431: Online Information](https://busy.in/sac-code-998431/) - [998432: Online Audio Streaming](https://busy.in/sac-code-998432/) - [998433: Online Video Streaming](https://busy.in/sac-code-998433/) - [998434: Software Download](https://busy.in/sac-code-998434/) - [998435: E Book Download](https://busy.in/sac-code-998435/) - [998439: Digital Content](https://busy.in/sac-code-998439/) - [998441: News Agency](https://busy.in/sac-code-998441/) - [998442: Independent Journalist](https://busy.in/sac-code-998442/) - [998443: Audiovisual News](https://busy.in/sac-code-998443/) - [998451: Library](https://busy.in/sac-code-998451/) - [998452: Digital Archive](https://busy.in/sac-code-998452/) - [998453: Historical Archive](https://busy.in/sac-code-998453/) - [998461: Radio Broadcasting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998461/) - [998462: Television Broadcast](https://busy.in/sac-code-998462/) - [998463: Radio Channel](https://busy.in/sac-code-998463/) - [998464: Television Programmes](https://busy.in/sac-code-998464/) - [998465: Broadcasting](https://busy.in/sac-code-998465/) - [998466: DTH](https://busy.in/sac-code-998466/) ### All SAC headings - [99: All Services Accounting](https://busy.in/sac-code-99/) - [9954: Services in building & construction](https://busy.in/sac-code-9954/) - [9961: Services in wholesale trade](https://busy.in/sac-code-9961/) - [9962: Services in retail trade](https://busy.in/sac-code-9962/) - [9963: Accommodation, food & beverage services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9963/) - [9964: Passenger transport services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9964/) - [9965: Goods transport services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9965/) - [9966: Rental services of transport vehicles](https://busy.in/sac-code-9966/) - [9967: Supporting services in transport](https://busy.in/sac-code-9967/) - [9968: Postal & courier services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9968/) - [9969: Electricity, gas & water supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9969/) - [9971: Financial & related services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9971/) - [9972: Real estate services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9972/) - [9973: Leasing or rental services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9973/) - [9981: Research & development services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9981/) - [9982: Legal & accounting services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9982/) - [9983: Professional, technical & business services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9983/) - [9984: Telecommunications & broadcasting supply services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9984/) - [9985: Support services to business](https://busy.in/sac-code-9985/) - [9986: Support services to agriculture, hunting, forestry & more](https://busy.in/sac-code-9986/) - [9987: Maintenance, repair & installation services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9987/) - [9988: Manufacturing services on physical inputs](https://busy.in/sac-code-9988/) - [9989: Services in publishing, printing & bookbinding](https://busy.in/sac-code-9989/) - [9991: Public administration & other services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9991/) - [9992: Education services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9992/) - [9993: Human health & social care services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9993/) - [9994: Sewage & waste collection](https://busy.in/sac-code-9994/) - [9995: Services of membership organizations](https://busy.in/sac-code-9995/) - [9996: Recreational, cultural & sporting services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9996/) - [9997: Other Services](https://busy.in/sac-code-9997/)