Fiber optic cables and assemblies useful for distribution of the optical
fibers to a network are disclosed. The fiber optic cables include a first
strength component and a second strength component with a cable jacket
generally surrounding the first and second strength components. One or
more compartments are defined between the first and second strength
components for housing one or more optical fibers. The optical fibers of
the fiber optic cable are easily accessible by the craft for distribution
to the network, thereby allowing the construction of assemblies that are
suitable for distribution of the optical fibers to the network.