A factory prepared fiber optic distribution cable has at least one predetermined
access location for providing access to at least one pre-connectorized optical
fiber. The fiber optic distribution cable includes at least one preterminated optical
fiber withdrawn from a tubular body at the access location, a connector attached
to the preterminated optical fiber, a transition piece for transitioning the preterminated
optical fiber from the tubular body into a protective tube, and a protective shell
encapsulating the access location for protecting the pre-connectorized optical
fiber. Alternatively, the fiber optic distribution cable includes at least one
preterminated optical fiber withdrawn from a tubular body, a transition piece for
transitioning the preterminated optical fiber from the tubular body into a protective
tube, a connector attached to the preterminated optical fiber, a plurality of cable
centralizers, and a protective shell for encapsulating the access location and
protecting the pre-connectorized optical fiber.