Compact optical splitter module

C:\NRPortblDCCDER91241lI.DOC6/10/20II An optical splitter module adapted to be mounted in a fiber optic local convergence point ("LCP"), the splitter module comprising: 5 a housing having a volume, wherein the housing has exterior dimensions of less than about 3.07 inches x 4.85 inches x 0.92 inches; and an optical splitter mounted in the housing, wherein the optical splitter is configured to optically connect at least one input optical fiber with a plurality of output optical fibers, and wherein the optical signal carried by the input optical fiber is split and carried by the 10 plurality of output optical fibers.