I purchased a new phone requiring a USB type "C" input connector for charging that only came with a 3 foot long cable. That cable would barely reach from my power strip on the floor to the arm of my recliner and required me to unplug and take my phone off of charge to answer or make a call. This cable solved this problem admirably. It is well made with molded strain relief areas at each plug end and allows me to access all of my phone's features while it is still charging.