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TiVo details new Virgin functions

November 15, 2012

TiVo has announced details of the latest features coming to their next-generation TV offering with Virgin Media, enabling Virgin Media subscribers to enjoy the TiVo experience delivered from the cloud on devices beyond the living room through a new service called ‘Virgin TV Anywhere’.

Building on the success of Virgin Media’s TiVo service, which has been deployed to more than one million subscribers since its launch in December 2010, the two companies are now expanding the capabilities of this leading connected TV service offering by introducing a cloud-based TiVo experience that will give subscribers access to live program viewing online, and on tablet and mobile phone devices through a free downloadable iOS* app. Additionally, consumers will have the ability to remotely manage their favorite shows and interface directly with their TVs through these devices.

Cindy Rose, Executive Director of Digital Entertainment at Virgin Media, said, “Our subscribers are increasingly looking to access their favorite digital entertainment across multiple screens both in the home and on the go. Our partnership with TiVo has always been about much more than just delivering the industry’s best in-home hybrid television experience to our subscribers, but also leveraging TiVo’s pioneering technology to deliver exciting new products to bring customers a compelling entertainment experience to enjoy whenever they want, wherever they are.”

Joshua Danovitz, VP & General Manager, International, TiVo Inc., said, “Virgin Media shares the same vision to provide the best television experience possible, and it’s very exciting that over one million Virgin Media subscribers currently enjoying the TiVo experience in their living room will now be able to take the Virgin Media TiVo experience online or on the go through their tablets and mobile phones. We are thrilled to launch this IPTV mobile platform with Virgin Media.”

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