What are Telco Cables?

Telco cables may also be referred to 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 is a Telco Cable?

Telco is an abbreviation for telecom, or telecommunications cables. These 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, and many phone systems use this type of cable. They're just some of the many types of transmission mediums used for communicating important information available here at Cables.com. 

Telco cables can come in different kinds of configurations. Some of these include Male to Female Connectors, like you'll find in our Centronics Category 3 Unshielded Wire Telco cable. It's rated for voice applications and features 25 pair telco wire for PBX and telephone closets. You'll also find Female to Female Connectors, like this Telco cable which is manufactured with 180 degree female hoods. 

Some Telco cables are built with a male or female connector to one end, and an open end on the other side for each punch down, meaning you can connect it however you like. This particular cable is unshielded, so keep that in mind if you're worried about the security and solidity of your connection.

In addition to Telco cables with 180 degree hoods, Centronics also manufactures cables with 90 degree hoods like this Cat3 Male to Male Telco Cable. 

Do you need color-coded Cross-Connect Telco wire? Cables.com offers 1000' rolls of Blue/White Telco wire, Red/White Telco wire, and Green/White Telco wire. Purchase 1000' spools of voice grade 24AWG solid conductor Telco wire.

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. 

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. 

Why Shop Cables.com?

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. Don't forget that when you're ordering from Cables.com, you'll always have the option of ordering custom-manufactured cables. Most of our cables are proudly manufactured in the US, and our warehouses are located in New York state. 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. 

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