Does UTP "unshielded twisted-pair" cable use Category 1 or better to transmit video instead of coax?

Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable is designed primarily for data transmission rather than video signals. The use of UTP for video requires specific standards, and while it is capable of handling various types of data, its effectiveness in transmitting video over longer distances without significant signal degradation is limited compared to coaxial cable. Coaxial cable has a higher bandwidth and is typically more suitable for video transmission.

Category 1 UTP is primarily used for basic telephone services and is not sufficient for video transmission; higher categories, such as Category 5e or Category 6, could be considered for video applications, but this is not standard practice. Therefore, stating that UTP can typically replace coax for video transmission without limitations is incorrect. The correct assertion is that UTP does not utilize Category 1 or better effectively for video signals over the distances usually required.