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11 network cables from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $60 to $235, and half cost less than $165.

Recommended Network Cables

VIVO

Ethernet, Cat6

+500 feet of cable for long bulk runs
+23 AWG copper-clad aluminum conductors
+Pull box packaging for cutting custom lengths
−Copper-clad aluminum conductors instead of solid copper
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
MonopriceSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+Shielded F/UTP construction reduces interference
+500 feet long for permanent wiring runs
+Pure bare copper wire conductors
−Solid core wire is less flexible than stranded cable
−Bulk spool requires you to add your own connectors
$235.92
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+500ft spool for extensive in-wall runs
+Shielded cable for reduced interference
+Supports 10Gbps data speeds
−Solid conductors are less flexible for patching
−Shielded design is stiffer than unshielded cable
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+500ft spool for extensive in-wall runs
+Shielded cable for reduced interference
+Supports 10Gbps data speeds
−Solid conductors are less flexible for patching
−Shielded design is stiffer than unshielded cable
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6a, Plenum (CMP)

+Foil shielding helps reduce interference
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
+Solid bare copper conductors for permanent installation
−Shorter 500 ft reel may require extra splices on long runs
$1,931.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Cable Matters

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+500ft spool for extensive in-wall runs
+Supports 10Gbps data speeds
+Solid conductors for permanent installation
−Solid conductors are less flexible for patching
$124.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Pagaloce

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Stated speed

+500 foot spool covers long or multiple runs
+23AWG copper-clad aluminum conductors
+Unshielded twisted pair construction
−Copper-clad aluminum conductors are less conductive than solid copper
$59.99-14%Was: $69.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Celertec

Ethernet, Riser (CMR)

+500 ft spool for long installations
+Solid bare copper conductors for reliable signal
+ETL listed for certified installations
−Unshielded twisted pair construction offers less interference protection
$164.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
SpeedyFiberTX

Fiber, OM4, Plenum (CMP), 6 and up

+Pack of 6 cables for larger installations
+500 foot run length
+Twelve fibers per cable for dense links
−Non-pinned MPO connectors on both ends
−Magenta jacket is the only listed color
No price recorded yet.
JavexSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+Supports 10 Gbps speeds for fast network links
+Shielded FTP construction reduces interference
+500 ft length covers very long cable runs
−Solid conductors are less flexible than stranded cable
$195.88
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details
True Cable

Ethernet, Cat6a, Outdoor

+Shielded F/UTP construction for interference protection
+Waterproof outdoor jacket for direct burial
+500 ft bulk length
No price recorded yet.

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