2 Gang Telephone & Cat 5 Data Socket - Charcoal

A telephone socket and a Cat 5 data socket sit side by side on one screwless plate, so a single position on the wall covers both the landline and the wired network run. The charcoal finish is a flat, low sheen grey, darker than pewter and softer than gloss black, and the clip-on front hides its fixings so nothing interrupts the face. At 88mm square it keeps to the familiar double plate footprint, so it lines up neatly with the switches and power points already in the room.

We would use this most often in home offices and studies, where a desk wants a phone line and a proper wired connection rather than a reliance on wi-fi, and in living rooms where a router or set top box sits behind the media unit. It suits anyone reworking a room and hoping to keep the wall calm: one plate rather than two competing for space. Being a low voltage plate for data circuits, it sits quietly beside the power points nearby without adding to the visual noise.

The plate and its modules are moulded in ABS, a tough plastic chosen for resilience in daily use. Charcoal is a forgiving shade in a working room, showing finger marks far less readily than a pale plate; a wipe with a barely damp cloth, then a dry one over the same area, is all it asks, and solvents or cream cleaners are best kept away from the moulding. It is meant for indoor rooms and for data circuits only. It carries a ten year warranty. Against warm white or soft grey walls it reads as a deliberate dark detail, and it looks best in a room where the other plates share the same tone, so we would keep the finish consistent from the desk through to the doorway.

What connections does this plate provide?

One telephone socket and one Cat 5 Ethernet data socket, both on the same front plate, so a desk position can take a phone line and a wired network connection together.

What size is the plate?

It is 88mm square, the standard double plate footprint, so it sits in line with the switches and power points around it.

Can it be used in a bathroom, utility or outdoors?

No. It is rated for indoor use in dry rooms and should be kept away from splashes, steam and outdoor positions.

How should I clean it?

Wipe the charcoal face with a soft cloth, lightly dampened with water if there are marks, and dry it straight after. Avoid solvents, abrasives and cream cleaners, which can dull the surface.

Is there a warranty?

Yes, it carries a ten year manufacturer's warranty.

Will it match other charcoal plates in the room?

It is a flat, low sheen charcoal grey with a screwless front, so it reads consistently alongside other plates in the same finish and style.