UTP cables are not suited for direct burial due to their vulnerability to moisture and other environmental factors. Direct burial cables should be specifically designed to withstand these elements, such as those with a gel-filled or otherwise protected construction. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables are available in a direct burial variant with additional protective features.
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