Abstract: A silicone-based gel for use with telecommunication interconnect devices. The silicone gel includes roughly equal Parts A and B by weight or volume. Part A includes (i) between about 15 to 20 parts vinyl terminated polydimethyl siloxane of non-agglomerated SiO2 (nanocone) nanoparticles, (ii) between about 80 to 85 parts unmodified polydimethylsiloxane, and (iii) between about 0.1 to 0.3 parts of approximately 0.5% platinum catalyst. Part B includes (i) between about 5 to 10 parts vinyl terminated polydimethyl siloxane of non-agglomerated SiO2 (nanocone) nanoparticles, (ii) between about 15 to 30 parts hydride terminated polydimethylsiloxane, (iii) between about 0.2 to 10 parts hydride functional polydimethylsiloxane, and (iv) between about 50 to 80 parts unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. A telecommunication interconnect device that uses the silicone gel is also disclosed.