Disadvantages of Coaxial Cable
- Coaxial cables are expensive.
- The coaxial cable must be grounded in order to prevent any crosstalk.
- As a Coaxial cable has multiple layers it is very bulky.
- There is a chance of breaking the coaxial cable and attaching a “t-joint” by hackers, this compromises the security of the data.
What is Coaxial Cable ?
Coaxial cable is typically used by cable operators, telephone companies, and internet providers to transmit data, video, and voice communications to customers. Its installation and implementation are easy but it is less efficient than optical fiber also it provides moderately high bandwidth in comparison to optical fiber.