July 1998 Cable Cables, cords, wires, etc. . . They are connected to our televisions, computers, and toasters.
Cables run around our house, between the walls, and down the street.
The main function of a cable is to transmit power or information signals from one place to another. A cable contains what's called a conductor inside it. A conductor is a type of material which collects and transmits electricity. Electric power cables are the means by which electricity reaches our homes and businesses. The power is transmitted through either copper or aluminum wires.