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by p_l 346 days ago
Another reason is that they are shorter range, and the better shielding also means that interference effects are smaller.

In comparison, twisted pair sending 10Gbit over 8P8C cable (popular "RJ-45") requires complex modulation schemes to provide solid signal over any meaningful distance, in a much less shielded cable, and with need to support longer distances.