From ScreenRant · Adam Bentz · · 1m 30s
STARZ Streaming Service Restored After Blackout
STARZ streaming service returns for 17M subscribers after Verizon dispute.
In brief
STARZ streaming service returns for 17M subscribers after Verizon dispute. STARZ has restored its streaming service to Verizon FiOS customers following a dispute that caused a blackout for millions of subscribers. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Streaming Service Blackout
A streaming service with over 17 million subscribers experienced a major blackout after failing to negotiate a new distribution agreement with Verizon FiOS.
STARZ Announces Deal
STARZ announced a new distribution deal with Verizon FiOS to restore all channels including STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app.
Alison Hoffman Statement
Alison Hoffman, President of STARZ Networks, stated the deal brings premium programming to Verizon Fios customers while remaining committed to bold storytelling for women and underrepresented audiences.
Verizon Accusation
Verizon accused STARZ of selling its service direct to consumers for as low as $2.50 a month while demanding Verizon customers pay double that amount for access to the same content.
STARZ Streaming Focus
STARZ has increasingly focused on streaming, ending the October-December quarter with 12.7 million subscribers in the United States, an increase of 370,000 from the previous quarter.
Content Restored
The deal restores access to STARZ's programming including the Power universe, Fightland, Outlander, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, P-Valley, and S.W.A.T. Exiles.
Streaming Service Recovery
STARZ's standalone streaming service remained unaffected by the dispute, providing Verizon FiOS customers with an alternative way to watch their favorite shows.
What it means
STARZ has restored its streaming service to Verizon FiOS customers following a dispute that caused a blackout for millions of subscribers.
