2 Gang Telephone & Cat 5/6 Data Socket - Champagne Gold

A telephone point and an ethernet data socket share one flat plate here, so a single position on the wall carries both the line and the home network. The screwless front gives a clean face with no visible screw heads, and the champagne gold has a soft, warm cast to it rather than the yellow of polished brass. The plate is square, 88mm across, which keeps it tidy in a run of matching plates and modest enough to sit low behind furniture without drawing the eye.

We would reach for this in a study or home office, where a desk wants a wired connection that does not depend on wi-fi, and in a living room where a television, games console or streaming box works better on a cabled feed. It suits bedrooms too, sitting alongside a socket at bedside height. Both halves work on low voltage data circuits rather than mains power, and it is meant for dry rooms inside the house. If you are pulling cable through a property, having the two services on one face keeps the wall far tidier.

The plate and its modules are moulded in ABS and finished in champagne gold, so the whole thing is light in the hand and stays consistent in tone across the face. For cleaning, a dry microfibre cloth wiped over the front is all it asks; leave sprays, cream cleaners and scouring pads well alone, as they will dull the finish and can work their way into the apertures. It carries a ten year warranty. Champagne gold reads warmer than chrome and quieter than brass, which makes it an easy match for cream, taupe and pale timber, and we like it best in rooms where the door furniture and light fittings are already on the warm side of the metals.

What sort of network cable does the data side take?

It is made for Cat 5 and Cat 6 twisted pair data cable, terminated at the module behind the plate.

How big is the plate?

It is square, 88mm by 88mm, with 35mm of depth behind the face.

Can it be used in a bathroom or outside?

No. It is for indoor use only, on dry interior walls, and should be kept away from splashing and damp.

Does it carry mains power?

No. It is a Class 3 low voltage fitting for telephone and data circuits only, so nothing here is intended for a 13A appliance.

Will the gold finish mark over time?

Ordinary handling is fine. Fingerprints lift with a dry cloth, but solvents, polishes and abrasives will take the sheen off, so avoid them.

Is there a warranty?

Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.