Starz Is Back On Verizon Fios As Carriage Dispute Settled
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β’Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:26:54 +0000
π° What Happened
Starz and Verizon reached a deal that restores Starz to Verizon Fios. All Starz channels, On Demand and the app are back. Starz had gone dark on Fios earlier this month.
The restored lineup includes the Power Universe and the new show Power: Origins. It also includes Outlander, P-Valley and the crime drama S.W.A.T.
π The Backstory
The dispute began over a new distribution deal. Verizon complained Starz sold its service direct to consumers for about two dollars fifty a month. But it charged Verizon customers double that amount.
Starz pushed back and said Verizon was misreading the situation. The two sides have now settled. Details of the final deal were not released.
π― Why It Matters
Fios customers can watch Starz shows again after a short blackout. Channel disputes can suddenly cut off shows people love.
Starz and Verizon reached a deal that restores Starz to Verizon Fios. All Starz channels, On Demand and the app are back. Starz had gone dark on Fios earlier this month.
The restored lineup includes the Power Universe and the new show Power: Origins. It also includes Outlander, P-Valley and the crime drama S.W.A.T.
The dispute began over a new distribution deal. Verizon complained Starz sold its service direct to consumers for about two dollars fifty a month. But it charged Verizon customers double that amount.
Starz pushed back and said Verizon was misreading the situation. The two sides have now settled. Details of the final deal were not released.
Fios customers can watch Starz shows again after a short blackout. Channel disputes can suddenly cut off shows people love.