1. A method, implemented in a digital content delivery system, for providing download options for purchasable recordable media (PRM), the method comprising: storing a download option associated with a PRM content instance, the download option including at least one time at which the PRM content instance is downloadable from the digital content delivery system; and responsive to a change in availability of resources that are associated with transmitting the PRM content instance to a subscriber, updating the PRM download option and transmitting the PRM download option to a digital home communication terminal (DHCT).