A system is provided for interrupting current in an electrical cable having an end plug. The data is then written from the write buffer to the optical storage medium. A sol-gel precursor is inserted into a pore in the mold film provided on the counter electrode film. Some access terminals may be adapted for facilitating multiple subscriptions, and may operate at least substantially simultaneously in a Connected mode subscription and an Idle mode subscription. The central database is typically stored on a server providing security services, which may include access, authentication, and authorization.