Abstract: An electrical plug connector for the telecommunications and data transfer includes RJ contacts disposed in a housing and insulation displacement contacts and contact strips connecting the insulation displacement contacts. Shielding of a h.f. cable is provided using a shield contact that can be terminated at the plug connector whereby the cable shield of the h.f. cable can be connected to ground potential, or can be conducted on, and that the contact between the shield contact and the cable shield is established by means of a clamp connection.