A breakout assembly includes a distribution cable, a tether cable, and at
least one optical fiber. The distribution cable includes a breakout
location having a length. The tether cable is secured to the distribution
cable. The optical fiber extends along the length of the breakout
location from the distribution cable to the tether cable. A polymeric
tube including ring-type reinforcements extends along the length of the
breakout location and encloses the optical fiber.