Fiber optic cables transmit data using light waves, enabling higher speeds and cover long distance. They are ideal for long-distance communication and high-speed internet, but they are more expensive to install. While copper uses electrical currents which are cheaper and more. The cable is a physical media, through which an analog and digital data transfer take place. Cables are classified as Twisted pair cables consist of color-coded pairs of insulated. While fibre optics offer high-speed communication and reliability, metal cables remain widely used due to their cost-effectiveness and proven performance. This article by Mark Baptista, Internal Application Engineer at electrical connector specialist PEI-Genesis, explores the advantages and. In order to ensure that the cable can withstand enough axial tension when laying and applying, the cable must contain elements that can bear the load, metal, non-metal, in the use of high-strength steel wire as a strengthening part, so that the cable has excellent side pressure resistance, impact. Fiber optic cables do not conduct electricity, making them immune to electrical interference and safer in environments prone to electrical hazards. As technology evolves, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of copper cables becomes crucial for making informed decisions.