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Why the wires in your ethernet cables are twisted

Normally, "twisted" and "cable" are two words you don't want to have in the same sentence. And it's true that if there are tangles or kinks in a wire, that can cause performance issues or possibly lead to breakages.

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Ethernet cables contain twisted wires because the twist design reduces interference and preserves signal quality, unlike tangles or kinks that can degrade performance or cause breakage. The twisted‑pair concept dates back to the 1880s and is credited to Alexander Graham Bell, who first used it for telephone lines in the United States. Decades later the same principle became the industry standard for Ethernet cabling, ensuring the best possible internet signal in homes.

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