It looks like TiVo has extended their lifetime subscription option beyond the previously reported on date of 03/16. Here’s a post on TiVoCommunity which announced the extension:
We know that there have been retail advertisements which refer to product lifetime, and there have been requests here for a longer opportunity to purchase lifetime before it’s discontinued. As a result, we have decided to offer product lifetime as a subscription option through 4/15/06, even for those that have purchased since 3/15 (you do have to call to activate lifetime service though, and lifetime is not applicable for systems purchased via a bundle plan).
Thanks TiVo for the extension!
Hat Tip: Mike Sayre (fatwallet.com)