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140 network cables from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $260 to $6,567, and half cost less than $1,822.

Recommended Network Cables

MonopriceSpec score 8.3

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

+1000 feet long for installing runs without splicing
+Shielded design reduces interference
+Solid pure bare copper conductors
−Solid core wire is less flexible than stranded cable
−Bulk spool requires you to add your own connectors
$285.39
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Monoprice

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

+1000 ft bulk spool for long installation runs
+23 AWG pure bare copper conductors
+Solid conductors suit fixed wiring
−Unshielded UTP design offers no interference shielding
$215.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+10 Gbps data rate for fast network connections
+1000 ft spool for long installations
+Shielded construction to reduce interference
−Shielded build is less flexible than unshielded cable
$1,132.32
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
DigitusSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Shielded U/FTP construction for reduced interference
+Low smoke halogen free jacket for building installs
+305m spool length for long installation runs
−Solid core 23 AWG is not suited to frequent re-plugging
$900.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Elite CableSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat7, 10 Stated speed

+Shielded S/FTP construction for interference reduction
+Long 1000 ft run for large installations
+Solid conductor for permanent wiring
−Solid conductor is less flexible than stranded cable
−Bulky 1000 ft spool needs dedicated installation space
$525.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
RiteAVSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Outdoor

+1000 foot length for long runs
+Shielded FTP construction
+Pure copper conductors
−Very long spool is bulky to handle
$497.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6, Plenum (CMP)

+Plenum CMP jacket suits air-handling spaces
+Solid conductors suit permanent installations
+Long 1,000 ft express box for large runs
−Unshielded design offers no shielding against interference
$557.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6a, Plenum (CMP)

+Foil shielding helps reduce interference
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
+1000 ft reel covers long runs in one piece
−Shielded cable is stiffer to route than unshielded cable
$2,083.97
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Wmzzwf

Fiber

+Armored jacket for protection in harsh environments
+Very long run of about 984 feet
+Fiber optic cable for high bandwidth transmission
−Fiber connectors require compatible fiber ports
$6,563.71
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6a, Plenum (CMP)

+Foil shielding helps reduce interference
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
+1000 ft reel covers long runs in one piece
−Shielded cable is stiffer to route than unshielded cable
$1,889.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6a, Plenum (CMP)

+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
+1000-foot length covers long horizontal runs
+Solid bare copper conductors for permanent installs
−Solid conductors are stiffer than stranded cable
$1,810.28
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6, Plenum (CMP)

+Shielded construction for reduced interference
+Plenum CMP jacket for air-handling spaces
+1000-foot reel for long runs
−Heavy-gauge reel is bulky to handle
$2,000.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode, Outdoor

+Armored outdoor jacket suits direct burial installations
+Six strand fiber count for multiple circuits
+Single-mode fiber supports long transmission distances
−Armored construction is heavier to handle than unarmored cable
$4,445.71
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Ipdblbyl

Fiber, Single-mode, Outdoor

+Single-mode G657A1 fiber for long reach
+Armored construction for protection
+Long 984.3 ft length for outdoor runs
−Heavy armored build for long runs
$5,136.76
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6, Riser (CMR)

+1000 foot bulk roll for long cable runs
+CMR riser jacket for in-building installations
+Armored construction adds protection for cable runs
−Bulk roll requires cutting and terminating connectors
$1,049.37
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
AiCat

Ethernet, Cat6, Riser (CMR)

+1000 ft spool covers long in-wall and building runs
+Solid bare copper 23 AWG conductors for permanent installation
+CMR riser jacket rated for vertical building runs
−Solid wire is stiffer and harder to route in tight spaces
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details
Bjblvyys

Fiber, Single-mode, Outdoor

+Single-mode fiber suits long-distance runs
+Waterproof outdoor jacket for exterior installations
+Armored design adds physical protection
−Requires fiber equipment, not standard Ethernet ports
$5,167.06
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
C2G

Ethernet, Cat6a

+1000 feet long for bulk runs and in-wall installations
+Shielded F/UTP construction for reduced interference
+TAA-compliant for government purchasing requirements
−Bulk spool requires cutting and terminating connectors yourself
$773.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Plenum jacket suits air-handling space installations
+1000 ft reel length for long cable runs
+Discontinuous shield design
−Bulk reel requires cutting and terminating connectors
$1,822.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Pagaloce

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Stated speed, Outdoor

+1000 foot spool covers very long runs
+Outdoor jacket for weather exposure
+23AWG copper-clad aluminum conductors
−Copper-clad aluminum conductors are less conductive than solid copper
$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6, Plenum (CMP)

+Cat6 cable for Ethernet network runs
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
+1000-foot unreeled length for long runs
−Solid conductors are stiffer than stranded cable
$633.13
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
Dripstone

Ethernet, Cat6

+1000 ft bulk length for long cable runs
+Cat6 standard for gigabit-class network use
+Solid conductors for fixed installations
−Solid conductors are less flexible for frequent moves
$104.98
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
fast Cat.

Ethernet, Cat6, Riser (CMR)

+Cat6 cable for gigabit-class wired networking
+1000 ft length for long runs
+CMR riser jacket for building installations
−Solid conductors are stiffer than stranded cable
$235.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
ICC

Ethernet, Cat6a, Plenum (CMP)

+1000ft bulk spool for long installations
+Plenum CMP jacket for air-handling spaces
+TAA compliant for government projects
−Requires cutting and terminating connectors yourself
$587.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
Jgfdhky

Fiber, OM3, Outdoor

+12 fiber cores in one cable
+Multimode OM3 fiber for shorter runs
+Outdoor jacket for outdoor installation
−Multimode fiber suits shorter distances than single-mode
$5,657.50
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Jourmik

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Solid bare copper conductors
+1000 ft cable length
+23 AWG conductors
−Unshielded construction offers less interference protection than shielded cable
$274.49
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Lkbejmyy

Fiber, Single-mode, Outdoor

+Single-mode fiber with 24 or 48 cores
+Armored outdoor jacket
+820.2 ft length for long outdoor runs
−Heavy armored construction is hard to route indoors
$7,198.07
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Lkbejmyy

Fiber, Outdoor

+Double-jacketed direct-burial armor
+Available in 6, 12, 24 and 48 cores
+820.2 ft length for long outdoor runs
−Heavy-duty build is bulky for indoor use
$8,090.91
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details

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