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What is the main difference between UTP and STP cabling? Which is more popular today?

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1. UTP is a cable with wires that are twisted together to reduce noise generated by an external source. On the other hand, STP is a twisted pair cable with an additional mesh shield that guards the cable against electromagnetic interference.

2.STP is more popular!

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