(29 November 2005 10:00 pm)

MUMBAI: Tivo which created the digital video recorder (DVR), and TGC which is the exclusive Tivo partner in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Macao TV entertainment markets have announced that DVRs with Tivo technology are available in Taiwan.

Cable penetration in Taiwan is over 80 per cent. TiVo says that this is a way of reaffirming its commitment to bring the 'Tivo, TV Your Way' message to the global marketplace.

TiVo CEO Tom Rogers says, "Consumers around the world want the Tivo experience. TGC's launch in Taiwan is yet another step in our mission to expand the Tivo experience to high value, wired markets around the world. We are committed to enhancing the Tivo brand and to delivering a superior television viewing experience to living rooms around the world."

TGC president and CEO Ta-Wei Chien says, "The Tivo experience has a very passionate, global following and we have seen extensive demand for the Tivo technology throughout Asia. We are excited about the upcoming launch
and look forward to helping extend the Tivo brand internationally."