Data cables are used very regularly today, for both, charging one's phone and transferring files from a computer to the phone. The qualities vary a lot, the more expensive ones are better quality generally. The prices vary on the make and length.

Data cables

Essentially any cable that can transmit 1s and 0s is a data cable. In today's terms, it more often refers to a USB cable. These data cables allow us to connect our portable devices to chargers and computers. Allowing one to transfer files from the computer to the portable device such as a smartphone or tablet.

Types

Data cables have all kinds of variations as far as their connector goes, with all the options available. USB to miniUSB, USB to USB Type-C or USB to microUSB. Which one is needed is a matter of the device/s in question.

The quality of data cables varies, this affects its transfer/charging rates and durability. The more expensive ones will survive longer, cheaper ones tend to go break where the wire joins with the connector. Available for a varied range of prices depending on the make and length.