These cables actually improve the performance and speed of your internet connection . The fact that this ribbon cable is half the thickness of my other Cat 5e cables in the house makes this a worthwhile purchase. This cable is very malleable, especially when I need to route it through a wall, around walls and corners. Of course, the supplied mounting brackets make installation much easier. With this purchase, I've basically future-proofed my cables. So when I upgrade my hardware and high-speed internet plan in the future, I'll be even more excited. Hope that helps!