A deal with NBCU’s Universal Pictures International Entertainment and NBCU International Television Distribution gives Deutsche Telekom’s T-com “first” status when it comes to digital download-to-own major films in Germany. As Variety explains, the deal for the “legal and secure” download-to-own option also includes renewal of VOD rights to a “wide array’ of NBCU content via T-Home IPTV and T-Online. The service is slated for 2Q07 launch.
—Most titles will be available day-and-date of DVD release. 
—Purchases include two Windows Media files for viewing on PC or enabled handheld and one burn to DVD. (It’s not clear whether DVD playback is limited.)
Update: Finally saw the actual release and it says the DVD can be played as normal. Also, T-Com’s download-to-own service will offer the anime cult series Saber Raider and several short-subject packages. No prices are mentioned.