How do you say LAME?
Fully-functioning TiVo will only be available to Telecom broadband users when it launches here in November.
The much-lauded set top box due to be launched in November will require an active Telecom broadband account. (via TiVo locked to Telecom, pricing announced - Business - NZ Herald News)
Stupid, but not unexpected. But from how I understand it, Telecom is the only ISP with the current financial and technical structure to provide an unmetered free broadband service. As an alternative to freeview the pricing sits alright assuming you are already a Telecom customer. Beyond that it will be interesting to see how SKY reacts to the no subscription deal. Otherwise meh.
Source: nzherald.co.nz

