Explain why UTP is commonly used with networks when compared to STP cabling.

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UTP costs much less than STP but, in most cases, performs just as well. Twisted-pair cabling has been around since the 1970s and evolving technologies demanded higher speeds. Over the years, manufacturers increased the number of twists per foot, used higher gauge cable, and added shielding to make twisted pair able to handle higher data speeds.