Abstract: A cord adapter (100), which includes a modular connector assembly (110) and a cover (270), is disclosed for use by a telephone customer to terminate a telephone mounting cord (10) comprising a plurality of insulated conductors (16) without spade terminals (12) at their ends. The modular connector assembly includes insulation-piercing contacts (184) and a conductor receptacle (240) with orifices (252) for receiving the insulated conductors, while the cover includes surfaces (289) which press the receptacle against the contacts to establish reliable electrical connection between the conductors and the contacts when the cover is fastened to the assembly.