Network interface device, apparatus, and methods

1. A line module comprising:

a plurality of actuating arms;

an insulation displacement connector (IDC) positionable in at least one actuating arm when said actuating arm is in a connected position; and

a gel-less jack in electrical communication with at least one IDC.

2. A line module in accordance with claim 1 wherein each IDC comprises a subscriber wire portion and a provider wire portion, wherein each provider wire portion extends into a provider wire routing area of said module and a potting material is in said provider wire routing area.

3. A line module in accordance with claim 1 wherein each IDC comprises a subscriber wire portion and a provider wire portion, wherein each provider wire portion is permanently coupled to a provider wire and each subscriber wire portion is configured for removably field coupling to a subscriber wire.

4. A line module in accordance with claim 1 wherein each actuating arm comprises a curved section to facilitate positioning said IDC in said actuating arm.

5. A line module in accordance with claim 1 wherein each actuating arm comprises two curved sections in an offset configuration to facilitate positioning two IDCs in said actuating arm at different levels.

6. A line module in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a rotating connection member which is rotated when a cover is closed or open to make or break respectively an electrical connection between a subscriber wire and a provider wire.

7. A line module in accordance with claim 6 wherein when said rotating connection member is rotated to make or break respectively an electrical connection between the subscriber wire and the provider wire, the rotation also breaks or makes respectively an electrical connection between the provider line and said gel-less jack.