What's a Telco Cable?

Telco cables are also known as Telecom cables, and they're commonly used for connecting data lines for LANs or telecommunications. Cables.com carries an assortment of Telco and Telco-friendly cables for your data center needs.

What are Telco Cables?

What are Telco cables? Telco is an abbreviation for Telecom, and Telecom cables are also sometimes referred to as Amphenol cables. They're generally thick, sturdy cables used for connecting multiple voice or data lines LANs (or Local Area Networks) or telecommunications. They're just some of the many types of transmission mediums used for communicating important information available here at Cables.com. 

What are the different kinds of Telco, or telecommunications cables? There are three main types:

1. Coaxial Cables

2. Fiber Optic Cables

3. Twisted Pair

Of these three types, two are generally made with an inner copper core: coaxial and twisted pair. Additionally, your telecomm cable may be shielded or unshielded against EMI or electro-magnetic interference that can affect the strength and duration of your connection. No matter how "high-tech" your setup is, whether you're working alone from a home office or in a busy business park, you can't have a truly dependable and fast network without the right wires and cables. That means shopping with a reliable supplier like Cables.com. 

Twisted Pair Wire 

You can purchase 25 pairs of our Category 3 Centronics male to female cable with a 90 degree connector for the most competitive prices on the market. This unshielded wire is rated for voice applications and is intended for PBX and phone closets, with Centronics connectors on either end.

Even "low-tech" cable like our cross-connect twisted pair Telco wire is manufactured to exacting standards. We recommend purchasing in bulk, like this 1000 foot roll of red and white cross-connect low voltage wire, which is voice grade and features a 24 AWG Solid Conductor core. 

Many of the different types of wires and cables you'll find available at Cables.com can be ordered in large quantities, ensuring that you'll find the best deals on bulk fiber optic cables, bulk cat6 ethernet cables, bulk cat5e ethernet cables, bulk coaxial cables, bulk outdoor cables, speaker wires and other electronic wires in bulk, so you can be sure you'll have as much as you need for your job. 

Coaxial Wire

You can buy up to 75 feet of DS3 735a Plenum Coaxial Cable with Dual BNC rated for 75 Ohm and 26 AWG direct from our online catalog. "Plenum" cables like this one are meant to be installed in out of sight places like above ceilings and inside wall panels, and are meant to burn slowly without releasing toxic fumes in the event of a fire. 

Fiber Optic Cables

We offer our fiber optic cables at some of the lowest prices on the market. These come in two fiber optic cable types, single mode fiber or multimode fiber. Cables.com offers a wide variety of ready-made Fiber Optic Cables, Fiber Optic Patch Cables, Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Cable in Bulk and Custom Made Fiber Cables for any application and installation in professional and home environments. If you are new to Fiber Optics, you can read a basic overview in our blog of How Does A Fiber Optic Cable Work?

For the best connections at the best prices, check out our OS2  Single Mode Patch Cables. You can expect low insertion loss, high return loss, and a long life cycle. They're self-locking and feature high quality zirconia ferrules, manufactured from materials meeting RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements. 

Questions?

If you're not sure what cable it is you need for your data installation, there's no need to fear! Our Quick Patch Finder tool can help you identify exactly what cable it is that will be best for your network. And if you've still got more questions, we'd be happy to hear them. Contact Us using our web form or by email at sales@cables.com. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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