A pre-connectorized fiber optic distribution cable assembly includes a
plurality of optical fibers and at least one mid-span access location
along the length of the distribution cable. At least one of the optical
fibers is accessed, terminated and then connectorized at the mid-span
access location to an optical connector disposed within a receptacle. The
mid-span access location, the accessed, terminated and connectorized
optical fiber, the optical connector and at least a portion of the
receptacle are encapsulated with a protective overmolded shell. A tether
including at least one optical fiber connectorized at a first end of the
tether is optically connected to the optical connector through the
receptacle. A second end of the tether opposite the first end terminates
in a network optical connection terminal, thereby compensating for a span
length measurement difference between the actual location of the mid-span
access and the desired location of the optical connection terminal.