Like other reviewers I bought this after having to return some cheaper options that were listed as 23 AWG Cat 6 but 24 AWG (or even twisted Cat 6 ) were. ) when arrived. It's real, solid copper, the mic measured just under 23 AWG (I'll give you the benefit of the doubt due to the roll-off voltage) and looks like the correct twist rate (I haven't measured that). The cable is actually marked, as opposed to some that are unmarked. It's even cheaper per foot than one of the nameless, unmarked 23 AWG knockoffs I've had to return.