Twisted Pair- Pros and cons ros Twisted pair is much less expensive than other commonly used guided transmission media Twisted pair is easier to work with Cons: limited in distance. bandwidth and data rate -Short range not good for long-distance -E. g, the data rate of Adsl depends on the distance 1. 5Mbps for 18.000ft 2 mBps for 16,000ft 6. mBps for 12,000ft ·9.0 Mbps for9000ft7 Twisted Pair - Pros and Cons • Pros —Twisted pair is much less expensive than other commonly used guided transmission media. —Twisted pair is easier to work with. • Cons: limited in distance, bandwidth, and data rate —Short range: not good for long-distance —E.g., the data rate of ADSL depends on the distance • 1.5Mbps for 18,000ft • 2.0Mbps for 16,000ft • 6.0Mbps for 12,000ft • 9.0Mbps for 9000ft