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Both screened and unscreened network cables have been used for many years, and they both offer different benefits. Shielded cabling originally became popular mainly in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France, and the rest of the world supported unshielded cables. Now, it has been found across the globe, that although both types of cable work perfectly at lower data rates, screened cables have shown their superiority through their performance over higher data rates.

Within the cabling industry, there are four main standards bodies who are all responsible for developing industry protocols. These standards specify the differing levels of performance required for different components, such as cables, connectors, installation, field testing, and administration. Having these globally recognised standards ensures that the systems perform at their required level, allowing customers to compare competing products, knowing that quality has been maintained throughout.

Over the past year, we have seen a resurgence in Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA) RJ45 patch leads on the market, driven by a weakened pound and higher copper prices. The decrease in the strength of the pound, combined with the rising price of copper, has resulted in the price of pure copper patch leads (insulated cables with a plug at each end) to rise. With the market changing in such a way, it raises the question as to whether businesses should be considering a cheaper alternative or remain loyal to the industry standard when it comes to purchasing RJ45 patch leads.

12 Days of Christmas Special Offers!

Starting on Wednesday 6th December, we will be running a special offer on a selected product each day to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas!

Christmas Prize Draw

Place an order of over £100 to be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic prize!

Week 1 - Win an Amazon Firestick!

Congratulations to Bob Knight who was randomly drawn as the winner of an Amazon Firestick!

Week 2 - Win an Amazon Echo Dot!

The draw will take place on the 18th December with the winner being announced on the 19th December.

Week 3 - Win a Garmin VivoFit 3!

The draw will take place on the 20th December with the winner being announced on the 21st December.

Christmas Closure Details

• We will be closing from the 22nd December to 2nd January.
• Last orders should be placed by 5:00 pm on the 21st December.
• All orders shipped on the 21st will receive a free delivery upgrade to a next day pre-noon delivery

Crisis at Christmas 

Once again this year we will be donating to Crisis at Christmas.  The charity provides much-needed support and hot meals for homeless people at Christmas.