Arkansas-based DSL provider Windstream Communications says they're going to start bundling TiVO service with DSL connections starting next year. While Windstream is exploring getting into the IPTV business, for the moment their triple play consists of bundled Dish Network satellite service. This bundle is aimed at users who don't want to migrate to satellite.

This would appear to be a poor man's ISP's attempt at offering a DBS/DSL service like Homezone. Aside from having TiVO on your Windstream bill, we're not seeing the benefit (above just going out and buying a TiVO) to users. The press release doesn't offer prices yet; hopefully this isn't just a pure marketing play.

Windstream's trying hard to compete with the major operators, and likely doesn't have the funds for any major IPTV expansion. We recently reported that the company offshored a massive chunk of their tech support operations.