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STARZ warns Verizon Fios may drop its channels if no new distribution deal is reached soon

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30 Sep 2026
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STARZ warns Verizon Fios may drop its channels if no new distribution deal is reached soon

STARZ is in ongoing negotiations with Verizon to maintain distribution of its channels, STARZ On Demand, and app on Verizon Fios. STARZ emphasizes its role in providing diverse programming, especially for women and underrepresented audiences, and warns that losing access would reduce consumer choice. If no agreement is reached soon, Verizon Fios customers could lose access to popular STARZ shows like the "Power" Universe, "Outlander," "P-Valley," and others, as well as STARZ's extensive film library. The situation highlights the importance of distribution deals in keeping premium content available to viewers.

The ongoing distribution negotiations involving STARZ and Verizon Fios provide context for the media sector's market activity. For readers following media stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 01, 2026 03:02 WIB: out of 45 priced US media-sector stocks, 23 rose and 21 fell. Notable movers include FUBO at USD 9.12 with a -3.49% change and a typical hold time of 35 days, PPLI at USD 41.98 up 3.04% with 100% sell order activity, and NRDS at USD 8.79 up 2.87% with 54% buy order activity.

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