Abstract: A multipurpose media access device, which includes a communication interface operable to control transfer of data between said multipurpose user device and at least one communication network, a data storage module operable to store user data and a unique user identifier, a program storage module having at least one executable program stored therein, wherein said program contains instructions to use said unique user identifier to enable a predetermined set of operational features for said multipurpose media access device to enable a limited set of data transfer capabilities on said communication network in accordance with a user profile associated with said unique user identifier, a processor operable to execute said executable program stored in said program storage module to process data stored in said data storage module to generate a set of user data, and a display for displaying said processed user data.