Abstract: A connector for connecting an optical fibre (25) to an optical device, comprises a holder (4) and gripping means (5). The holder (4) is formed with a through-bore (21) having first and second end portions (21a, 21b). The first end portion (21a) of the through-bore (21) is sized and shaped to be an interference fit around one end portion (8) of a standard fibre connector (1). The gripping means (5) is engageable with the holder (4) to constrict a portion (21d) of the through-bore (21), thereby to grip the optical fibre (25) which has been inserted into the through-bore via the second end portion (21b).

Abstract: A distribution arrangement for optical fibre comprising a branched coupling array (1) and a plurality of splice organizers (2) for storing splices associated with connections to the coupling array. Each fibre connected to the array passses through a manifold block (8) that is provided with a plurality of capillaries extending to the splice organizers. Fibres from other parts of the network also pass through the manifold and into the capillaries for conduction to the splice organizers where they are connected to a respective fibre from the coupling array. Preferably the array (1) has alternative winding routes for fibre tails extending from individual couplers within the array to facilitate multiple splice attempts. A preferred splice organizer comprises an enclosure into which coiled fibre loops are introduced and permitted to expand so that they are retained by the resilience of the fibre itself.