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What cable is used for landline?

The cable used for landline telephones is typically a twisted pair cable, commonly referred to as telephone wire or telephone cable. This type of cable consists of two insulated copper wires twisted together, which helps to reduce electromagnetic interference and crosstalk between the wires. Twisted pair cables are commonly used for landline telephone connections due to their reliable performance and cost-effectiveness. They are often installed within the walls of buildings or homes and terminated with modular connectors (such as RJ11 or RJ45) for connection to telephone jacks and devices.
Is telephone cable same as Ethernet?

Ethernet and telephone cables look fairly similar and it is not uncommon to get the two mixed up. The key difference between the two is the size of the plastic connectors on the ends of the cable. Telephones use an RJ11/RJ12 connector whereas Ethernet uses RJ45. RJ11/RJ12 only uses 4-6 pins whereas RJ45 uses 8 pins.
What type of cable is used extensively in telephone lines?

Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is a ubiquitous type of copper cabling used in telephone wiring and local area networks (LANs). There are five types of UTP cables -- identified with the prefix CAT, as in category -- each supporting a different amount of bandwidth.
Are there different types of phone cables?

Yes, there are different types of phone cables used for various purposes and applications. Some common types of phone cables include:

1. Twisted Pair Cable: This is the most common type of phone cable, consisting of two insulated copper wires twisted together. It is used for landline telephone connections and is often terminated with modular connectors (such as RJ11) for connection to telephone jacks and devices.

2. Coaxial Cable: While primarily used for television and broadband internet connections, coaxial cable can also be used for telephone connections in some instances, especially for cable-based telephone services.

3. Fiber Optic Cable: Fiber optic cable is increasingly being used for telephone connections, especially in high-speed internet and digital telephone services. It uses strands of glass or plastic fibers to transmit data using light signals.

4. Ethernet Cable: While primarily used for computer networking, Ethernet cable can also be used for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services, where voice calls are transmitted over an internet connection.

These are just a few examples of the different types of phone cables available, each with its own characteristics and applications depending on the specific requirements of the telephone system and service provider.
Can cat5 be used for telephone line?

CAT5 cable has four separate twisted pairs. Use the two wires in one of those pairs for your telephone connection. 10/100 base T Ethernet uses the green and orange pairs, specifically so that you can still use the blue and brown pairs for telephones.
Are ethernet and telephone cables the same?

Ethernet and telephone cables look fairly similar and it is not uncommon to get the two mixed up. The key difference between the two is the size of the plastic connectors on the ends of the cable. Telephones use an RJ11/RJ12 connector whereas Ethernet uses RJ45. RJ11/RJ12 only uses 4-6 pins whereas RJ45 uses 8 pins.
What wires should be connected in a phone socket?

Terminals are usually connected using a four core telephone cable. Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the master socket are connected to terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the secondary socket. As long as the same cable is used for the same numbered terminals throughout the installation, the actual colour chosen is of no importance.
What does a cable used for telephone?

Telephone wire which uses strands of copper wire twisted together in pairs of two (flat-looking cable only used for telephones, fax machines, and some modems). These cables are usually grey and use "RJ-11" connectors (or the less common RJ-12, RJ-14, and RJ-25) to plug into phones and wall jacks.
What size is a telephone cable?

Telephone wire comes in two gauges, 22 gauge and 24 gauge; 24 gauge is today's standard. There are two types of common modular plugs; the RJ-11 and RJ-14. The most common is the RJ-11, which uses only two of the telephone wires in a four (or more) strand wire.

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