Image via WikipediaThe following is the ST (an AT&T trademark) connector. The ST connector, also called the Straight Tip connector, uses a push-and-turn-to-lock system. ST is probably the most popular connector for multimode networks, like most buildings and campuses.
The following is an SC connector, also called a Square Connector or Standard Connector, or Set and Click. The SC connector has a molded plastic plug casing and a push/pull locking system. At first, it was not widely used because it was much more expensive than the ST. But, now it is only a little more expensive and very common.
