A distribution fiber optic cable including a plurality of optical fibers,
a main cable body with some of the plurality of optical fibers being
disposed within the main cable body, at least one tether optical fiber,
and a cable jacket. The at least one tether optical fiber is one of the
plurality of optical fibers that transitions during manufacturing from a
first location within the main cable body to a tether access location for
a portion of the distribution cable. The cable jacket includes a main
cable body jacket and a tether access jacket portion that are connected
together by a continuous transition that is applied during cable
manufacturing. Thus, the craftsman may conveniently access the at least
one tether optical fiber for distribution into the optical network.