The present invention is a modular jack assembly which includes an outer insulative housing having top (12) and bottom walls (14) and opposed lateral walls (18) while defining an interior section. This housing also has front and rear open ends. This assembly also includes an insulative insert having a top section, an upper side and a rear section having a base side and a recess. This jack is positioned so that the upper side of its top section is adjacent to top side of the insulative housing such that its terminal section at least partially covers the rear open end of the insulative housing. This assembly also includes an electronic component (138) mounted in the recess in the rear section of the insulative insert. A conductor (108) is mounted in the electrical insert.
