Browse our comprehensive range of , the industry standard for reliable 1Gbps networking. Whether you are scaling an office infrastructure or installing a home network, Comms Express provides high-quality designed to meet and exceed ANSI/TIA 568C standards.
High-Performance Networking for Voice, Data, and Video
Browse our comprehensive range of Cat5e cables, the industry standard for reliable 1Gbps networking. Whether you are scaling an office infrastructure or installing a home network, Comms Express provides high-quality Cat5e Ethernet cables designed to meet and exceed ANSI/TIA 568C standards.
Our selection includes:
Cat5e Patch Leads: Available in multiple colors and lengths (0.5m to 30m) with Snagless, PVC, or LSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheaths.
Bulk Cat5e Cable: 305m (1000ft) easy-pull boxes in UTP (Unshielded) or FTP (Foiled) for environments prone to interference.
External & CCA-Free: Specialised outdoor Cat5e cable with UV-resistant PE jackets and 100% solid copper options for Power over Ethernet (PoE) stability.
As a leading UK supplier, we stock top-tier brands including Excel, Molex, and our own high-value Comms Express range. All cables are tested to 100MHz bandwidth, ensuring seamless performance for VoIP, CCTV, and standard Ethernet applications.
FeatureCat5eCat6Cat6aMax Speed1 Gbps10 Gbps (short runs)10 GbpsBandwidth100 MHz250 MHz500 MHzBest ForHome/Small OfficeSMB NetworksEnterprise/Data Centers

Solid conductor 4 pair U/UTP Cat5e cable with PVC Grey outer sheath Supplied on convenient 100m reels.
Each cable consists of 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths. These pairs, together with a strong nylon rip cord are jacketed in a heat resistant PVC material.
Tested to 100 MHz, the guaranteed performance of this cable meets the ANSI/TIA 568C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 requirements for PS-NEXT, attenuation, return loss, attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio (ACR)and impedance, making it ideal for high-end transmission links supporting today’s networking protocols.
Key Features:
Supplied as 100 metre reels for the smaller job
Cat5e 4 pair UTP solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors
Rip cord for ease of stripping outer sheath
CPR Compliant to Eca Standard
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
Manufactured and tested to the ISO 11801, EN 50173 & ANSI/TIA-568-C standards
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Soft & annealed copper
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
HDPE
Colour
Blue/White
(Blue stripe-2line)
Orange/White
(Orange stripe-2line)
Green/White
(Green stripe-2line)
Brown/White
(Brown stripe-2line)
Rip Cord
One Rip Cord
Jacket
Materials
Flame Retardent PVC
Diameter
Nominal 5.0 mm
Colour
Grey
RAL 7035
Construction
U/UTP
No. of Pairs
4
Category
5e
Number of Cores
8
Length
100 Metres
Reaction to fire class EN 13501-6
Eca
Accessories
(Sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Patch Panels
Cat5e Modules

Solid conductor 4 pair U/UTP Cat5e cable with External Grade LDPE outer sheath supplied on convenient 100m reels
Each cable consists of 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths. These pairs are jacketed in a heat and UV, moisture resistant black polyethylene outer sheath, making this cable ideal for external installation. The printing detail on the sheath, includes the cables part number and specification details.
Key Features:
Supplied as 100 metre reels for the smaller job
UV and Moisture Resistant Polyethelene Outer Sheath
Cat5e 4 pair UTP solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors.
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
Manufactured and tested to the ISO 11801, EN 50173 & ANSI/TIA-568-C standards
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Soft & annealed copper
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
HDPE
Colour
Blue/White
(Blue stripe-2line)
Orange/White
(Orange stripe-2line)
Green/White
(Green stripe-2line)
Brown/White
(Brown stripe-2line)
Jacket
Materials
LDPE, External Grade
Diameter
Nominal 5.0 mm
Colour
Black
RAL 9011
Construction
U/UTP
No. of Pairs
4
Category
5e
Number of Cores
8
Length
100 Metres
Reaction to fire class EN 13501-6
Fca
Accessories
(Sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Patch Panels
Cat5e Modules

Solid conductor 4 pair Cat5e U/UTP cable with PVC Grey outer sheath.
Each cable consists of 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths. These pairs, together with a strong nylon rip cord are jacketed in a heat resistant PVC material.
The printing detail on the sheath, includes the cables part number, specification details and a 305-0 reverse metre marking within each box supplied, allowing for quick and easy measurement of cable installed and the amount remaining within the box.
Key Features:
305 metres in an easy to pull box
Cat5e 4 pair UTP solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors.
Rip cord for ease of stripping outer sheath.
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
CPR Compliant to Eca Standard
Manufactured and tested to the ISO 11801, EN 50173 & ANSI/TIA-568-C standards
Sequential reverse metre markings (305-0)
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Soft & annealed copper
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
HDPE
Colour
Blue/White
(Blue stripe-2line)
Orange/White
(Orange stripe-2line)
Green/White
(Green stripe-2line)
Brown/White
(Brown stripe-2line)
Rip Cord
One Rip Cord
Jacket
Materials
Flame Retardent PVC
Diameter
Nominal 5.0 mm
Colour
Grey
RAL 7035
Construction
U/UTP
No. of Pairs
4
Category
5e
Number of Cores
8
Length
305 Metres
Reaction to fire class EN 13501-6
Eca
Accessories
(Sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Patch Panels
Cat5e Modules

Cat5e Cable - Solid conductor 4 pair U/UTP cable with low smoke zero halogen outer sheath.
Each cable consists of 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths. These pairs, together with a strong nylon rip cord are jacketed in either Purple or Orange low smoke zero halogen material, which complies with the requirements of IEC332-1.
The printing detail on the sheath, includes the cables part number, specification details and a 305-0 reverse metre marking within each box supplied, allowing for quick and easy measurement of cable installed and the amount remaining within the box.
Key Features:
305 metres in an easy to pull box
Available in a Orange or Purple LSOH Sheath
Cat5e 4 pair UTP solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors.
Rip cord for ease of stripping outer sheath.
CPR Compliant to Dca Standard
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
Manufactured and tested to ISO 11801, EN 50288-3-1 & ANSI/TIA-568-C standards
Sequential reverse metre markings (305-0)
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Soft & annealed copper
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
HDPE
Colour
Blue/White
(Blue stripe-2line)
Orange/White
(Orange stripe-2line)
Green/White
(Green stripe-2line)
Brown/White
(Brown stripe-2line)
Rip Cord
One Rip Cord
Jacket
Materials
LSOH
Diameter
Nominal 5.0 mm
Colour
Orange
RAL 2004
Purple
RAL 4005
Construction
U/UTP
No. of Pairs
4
Category
5e
Number of Cores
8
Length
305 Metres
Reaction to fire class EN 13501-6
Dca
Accessories
(Sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Patch Panels
Cat5e Modules
Colour: |

Solid conductor 4 pair U/UTP Cat5e cable with a black polyethylene outer sheath, for outdoor use
Each cable consists of 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths. These pairs are jacketed in a heat and UV, moisture resistant black polyethylene outer sheath, making this cable ideal for external installation.
The printing detail on the sheath, includes the cables part number, specification details and a unique 305-0 metre marking within each box supplied, allowing for quick and easy measurement of cable installed and the amount remaining within the box..
Key Features:
305 metres in an easy to pull box
UV and Moisture Resistant Polyethelene Outer Sheath
Cat5e 4 pair UTP solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors.
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
Manufactured and tested to the ISO 11801, EN 50173 & ANSI/TIA-568-C standards
Sequential reverse metre markings (305-0)
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Soft & annealed copper
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
HDPE
Colour
Blue/White
(Blue stripe-2line)
Orange/White
(Orange stripe-2line)
Green/White
(Green stripe-2line)
Brown/White
(Brown stripe-2line)
Jacket
Materials
LDPE, External Grade
Diameter
Nominal 5.0 mm
Colour
Black
RAL 9011
Construction
U/UTP
No. of Pairs
4
Category
5e
Number of Cores
8
Length
305 Metres
Reaction to fire class EN 13501-6
Fca
Accessories
(Sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Patch Panels
Cat5e Modules

Solid conductor 4 pair F/UTP Cat5e cable with a black polyethylene outer sheath, for outdoor use.
Each cable consists of 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors. These pairs are wrapped in an aluminium foil tape screen with a solid drain wire, jacketed in a heat and UV, moisture resistant black polyethylene outer sheath, making this cable ideal for outdoor installation.
The printing detail on the sheath, includes the cables part number, specification details and a unique 305-0 metre marking within each box supplied, allowing for quick and easy measurement of cable installed and the amount remaining within the box.
Key Features:
305 metres in an easy to pull box
UV and Moisture Resistant Polyethelene Outer Sheath
Cat5e 4 pair F/UTP solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors
Drain Wire
Rip cord for ease of stripping outer sheath
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
Manufactured and tested to the ISO 11801, EN 50173 & ANSI/TIA-568-C standards
Sequential reverse metre markings (305-0)
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Soft & annealed copper
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
HDPE
Colour
Blue/White
(Blue stripe-2line)
Orange/White
(Orange stripe-2line)
Green/White
(Green stripe-2line)
Brown/White
(Brown stripe-2line)
Jacket
Materials
LDPE, External Grade
Diameter
Nominal 5.0 mm
Colour
Black
RAL 9011
Construction
U/UTP
No. of Pairs
4
Category
5e
Number of Cores
8
Accessories
(sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Patch Panels
Cat5e Modules

Solid conductor 4 pair F/UTP Cat5e cable with PVC Grey outer sheath.
Each cable consists of 8 colour coded 24AWG polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths. These pairs are wrapped in an aluminium foil tape screen with a solid drain wire and jacketed in a heat resistant PVC rated material. The printing detail on the sheath, includes the cables part number, specification details and sequential metre marking.
Key Features:
305 metres in an easy to pull box
Cat5e 4 pair F/UTP solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors
Pairs are wrapped in an aluminium foil tape screen
Drain Wire
Rip cord for ease of stripping outer sheath
CPR Compliant to Eca Standard
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
Manufactured and tested to the ISO 11801, EN 50173 & ANSI/TIA-568-C standards
Sequential reverse metre markings (305-0)
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Soft & annealed copper
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
HDPE
Colour
Blue/White
(Blue stripe-2line)
Orange/White
(Orange stripe-2line)
Green/White
(Green stripe-2line)
Brown/White
(Brown stripe-2line)
Jacket
Materials
Flame Retardent PVC
Diameter
Nominal 5.0 mm
Colour
Grey
RAL 7035
Construction
F/UTP
No. of Pairs
4
Category
5e
Number of Cores
8
Length
305 Metres
Reaction to fire class EN 13501-6
Eca
Accessories
(Sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Shielded Patch Panel
Cat5e FTP Modules

Excel Category 5e Unscreened Cables are manufactured and tested to the ISO 11801, EN 50173 and ANSI/TIA-568-C standards for enhanced performance Category 5 cables.
Each cable consists of 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths.
The printing detail on the sheath, includes the cables part number, specification details and a unique 305-0 metre marking within each box supplied, allowing for quick and easy measurement of cable installed and the amount remaining within the box.
Key Features:
Choice of Colours
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
LSOH outer sheath
Fast feed box
Sequential metre markings
Euroclass Dca-s2-d2-a2
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Cu, bare
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
PE
Colour
Blue/White
Orange/White
Green/White
Brown/White
Rip Cord
One Rip Cord
Jacket
Materials
LSOH (Copolymer, thermoplastic)
Diameter
Nominal 5.2 mm
Colour
Purple, Red, Orange, Green, Blue & Yellow
Construction
U/UTP
No. of Cores
8
Conductor category
Class 1 = Solid
Reaction-to-fire class according to EN 13501-6
Dca
Category
5e
Accessories
(sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Patch Panels
Cat5e Modules
Colour: |

Excel Category 5e Unscreened PVC Cables are manufactured and tested to the ISO 11801, EN 50173 and ANSI/TIA-568-C standards for enhanced performance Category 5 cables. Each cable consists of 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths.
These pairs, together with a strong nylon rip cord are jacketed in a heat resistant PVC material. The printing detail on the sheath, includes the cables part number, specification details and a unique 305-0 metre marking within each box supplied, allowing for quick and easy measurement of cable installed and the amount remaining within the box.
A choice of jacket colour enables departmental or application identification where necessary.
Key Features:
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
Choice of Colours
Fast feed box
Sequential metre markings (305-0)
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Cu, bare
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
PE
Colour
Blue/White
Orange/White
Green/White
Brown/White
Rip Cord
One Rip Cord
Jacket
Materials
PVC
Diameter
Nominal 5.2 mm
Colour
Grey
Construction
U/UTP
No. of Cores
8
Conductor category
Class 1 = Solid
Reaction-to-fire class according to EN 13501-6
Eca
Category
5e
Accessories
(sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Patch Panels
Cat5e Modules
Colour: |

Ubiquiti TOUGHCable PRO (UISP-Cable-Pro), formerly known as TC-PRO, is a high-performance, outdoor, carrier-class shielded Category 5e cable with an integrated ESD drain wire, designed to enhance your network's reliability and performance.
Key Features
Enhanced Performance: Dramatically improves network performance.
Weatherproof: Built to withstand harsh outdoor conditions.
ESD Protection: Provides robust protection against ESD damage.
Multi-layered Shielding: Ensures superior protection and signal integrity.
Length: 1000 ft for extensive coverage.
Protection Against ESD Attacks: ESD attacks are a leading cause of device failures. Protect your network by using a grounded Ubiquiti Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter along with Ubiquiti TOUGHCable and TOUGHCable Connectors. These components work together to safeguard against ESD attacks and Ethernet hardware damage.
Increased Performance
TOUGHCable™ dramatically increases your Ethernet link states, speeds and overall performance.
Extreme Weatherproof Design
TOUGHCable™ has been built to perform in even the harshest weather and environments.
ESD Damage Protection
TOUGHCable™ protects your networks from devastating electrostatic discharge attacks.
Extended Cable Support
TOUGHCable™ has been developed to increase power handling performance for extended cable run lengths.
TOUGHCable™ Connectors
Specifically designed for use with TOUGHCable™, the TOUGHCable Connectors protect against ESD attacks and Ethernet hardware damage, while allowing rapid field deployment without soldering.

The Cat5e 350MHz Solid UTP Cable (Blue) is CMR rated for use in walls, conduit, ceilings, etc. and is packaged as a 1000-foot bulk roll. The cable features a blue PVC jacket, which provides both flexibility and durability, while making it easier to color code network cable connections.
Backed by StarTech.com's Lifetime Warranty.
Features
UL Listed CMR Riser Fire Rating
Rated up to 350Mhz to provide superior performance and bandwidth over the standard 100Mhz Category 5e specifications
Flexible PVC rated jacket
24 AWG solid bare copper conductor
4-pair unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
Foot-marked cable
Other Features
Number of Conductors
4 Pair UTP
Cable Jacket Material
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Fire Rating
CMR Rated (Riser)
Industry Standards
Category 5
Wire Gauge
24 AWG
Conductor Type
Solid Copper
Colours
Black, White, Grey and Blue.
Colour: |

Excel solid Cat5e ethernet cable U/UTP LSOH CPR Euroclass B2ca are manufactured and tested to ISO 11801, EN 50173 and ANSI/TIA?568?C Cat 5e specifications, 305m boxes. Each cable consists of 8 colour coded solid copper conductors twisted together to form four pairs.
The whole cable is produced in a LSOH sheath which is metre marked and labelled with part code and DoP information.
Features and Benefits
Cat5e Solid Copper Cable
U/UTP No Overall Screening
No conductor screening
Outer sheath colour Violet
Reaction-to-fire class according to EN 13501-6: B2ca
Smoke development class according to EN 13501-6: s1a
Product specifications for these products can be found in the Documentation tab

Excel solid Cat5e ethernet cable F/UTP CPR Euroclass Eca are manufactured and tested to ISO 11801, EN 50173 and ANSI/TIA-568-C Cat 5e specifications, 305m boxes. Each cable consists of 8 colour coded solid copper conductors twisted together to form four pairs.
These pairs are wrapped in an aluminium mylar tape screen with a solid 24 AWG drain wire.
The whole cable is produced in PVC sheath which is metre marked and labelled with part code and DoP information.
Features and Benefits
Cat5e solid copper cable
F/UTP overall foil screening
No conductor screening
Outer sheath colour grey (RAL7038)
Reaction-to-fire class according to EN 13501-6: Eca
24 AWG size conductors

Solid conductor 4 pair F/UTP Cat5e cable with LSOH Purple outer sheath.
Each cable consists of 8 colour coded 24AWG polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths.
These pairs are wrapped in an aluminium foil tape screen with a solid drain wire jacketed in a low smoke zero halogen material, which complies with the requirements of IEC332-1. The printing detail on the sheath, includes the cables part number, specification details and sequential metre marking.
Key Features:
305 metres in an easy to pull box
Cat5e 4 pair F/UTP solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors.
Pairs are wrapped in an aluminium foil tape screen
LSOH sheath
Drain Wire
Supports Gigabit Ethernet
Manufactured and tested to the ISO 11801, EN 50173 & ANSI/TIA-568-C standards
Sequential reverse metre markings (305-0)
Material & Construction
Conductor
Materials
Cu, bare
Size
24 AWG
Insulation
Materials
PE
Colour
Blue/White
Orange/White
Green/White
Brown/White
Overall Screening
Foil
Jacket
Materials
PVC
Diameter
Nominal 5.2 mm
Colour
Violet
Construction
F/UTP
No. of Cores
8
Conductor category
Class 1 = Solid
Reaction-to-fire class according to EN 13501-6
Dca
Category
5e
Accessories
(sold Separately)
Tools
Universal Stripping Tool
IDC Punchdown Tool
Networking
Cat5e Patch Panels
Cat5e Modules

The Ubiquiti UACC-Cable-C5e-Outdoor-Pro-305M-W is a professional-grade Cat5e outdoor Ethernet cable built for long-term reliability in outdoor installations. Designed to maintain performance under environmental stress, it delivers consistent Gigabit connectivity even in demanding conditions. Its shielded F/UTP construction and weather-resistant jacket help maintain signal integrity while offering dependable physical protection.
Key Features of Ubiquiti UACC-Cable-C5e-Outdoor-Pro-305M-W
305 meters (1,000 ft) reel for large-scale deployments
F/UTP shielding with internal drain wire to mitigate EMI and ESD
Weatherproof and UV-resistant TPE outer jacket
24 AWG solid bare copper conductors for 1 Gbps performance with PoE
Designed for Harsh Outdoor Use
This cable is built to handle exposure to sun, rain, and temperature shifts. Its TPE jacket resists UV damage and retains flexibility across a wide operating range, ensuring reliable connectivity year-round.
Clean Runs, Clean Power
Purpose-built to support Power over Ethernet, the cable delivers both data and power without interference. The foil shielding and copper drain wire help suppress electrical noise and reduce packet loss.
Simplified Deployment
With 305 meters per box, it's ideal for structured cabling across multiple endpoints, be it outdoor cameras, wireless bridges, or rooftop access points. Pull-box design ensures smooth handling during installation.



