Preconnectorized fiber optic drop cables and assemblies for efficient deployment

A preconnectorized outdoor cable, comprising:

• an optical transmission component;
• at least two strength components, the at least two strength components disposed on opposite sides of the optical transmission component;
• a plurality of tensile strength members, the plurality of tensile strength members being generally arranged about the optical transmission component and generally contacting the optical transmission component, the plurality of tensile strength members being fibrous tensile strength members that essentially lack anti-buckling strength;
• a cable jacket, the cable jacket contacting at least a portion of the optical transmission component;
• and
• at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing an optical waveguide, the optical waveguide being a portion of the optical transmission component, wherein the at least one plug connector includes a crimp housing and a connector assembly, the crimp housing having two half-shells that secure a portion of the connector assembly therebetween where the connector assembly includes a ferrule and connector housing.

A preconnectorized outdoor cable, comprising:

• an optical transmission component;
• at least two strength components, the at least two strength components are disposed on opposite sides of the optical transmission component
• a cable jacket;
• and
• at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing an optical waveguide, the optical waveguide being a portion of the optical transmission component, wherein the at least one plug connector includes a crimp housing and a connector assembly, the crimp housing having two half-shells that secure a portion of the connector assembly therebetween where the connector assembly includes a ferrule and connector housing.