What are the advantages of a UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable?

The main advantage of unshielded twisted pair cables is that they are cheaper per meter compared to their shielded counterparts and other types of local area network cabling. This not only makes them the most affordable choice, but also the most easily dispensable.

UTP cables are easy to install. Since they are the most frequently used networking cables in the telecommunications and computer industry, they are compatible with most networking systems. The main disadvantage of UTP cables is their susceptibility to electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference. They also have a smaller bandwidth compared to coaxial cables or fiber optic cables.