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TiVo and Earthlink have announced a new partnership that will allow Earthlink dialup and DSL customers to buy a standalone TiVo unit and pay for their PVR and internet service on one bill.

Sure, this isn't really anything you couldn't get by just going out and signing up for the two services separately, but it's a key deal for TiVo, after losing the company's partnership with DirecTV.

Unlike the TiVo/Comcast deal, which will allow Comcast customers to access a TiVo interface on their Comcast PVR, Earthlink customers will be able to purchase Series2 Dual Tuner TiVo units. Most likely Earthlink customers will get a rebate on their TiVo purchase which will be at least as good as the rebates typically made available to the general public. Right now, a Series2 Dual Tuner box is available for $117 after a $150 rebate.

The Earthlink/TiVo deal should be available to customers this spring.