Aereo Offers Its Customer List TiVo Roamio OTA DVR With Two-Year Commitment

Aereo is pushing out its inventory of TiVo Roamio DVRs that combine an over-the-air TV antenna and streaming player in a set-top box. The bankrupt Aereo told its customer base Thursday that the units, which work only with HD antennas and broadband, are available for $19.99 per month with a two-year commitment, compared with TiVo’s $49 price with a $14.99 monthly fee, albeit with a one-year commitment. Aereo’s trademarks, Internet domain and customer lists to TiVo were sold for $1 million as part of its settlement agreement with broadcasters (see 1504220068) following the Supreme Court's ruling that Aereo was the equivalent of a cable company and must pay retransmission fees. The letter to Aereo customers was signed by the "Aereo Transition Officer" and contained a link to a welcome page at the TiVo website.