Starz says it may lose carriage on Verizon FiOS, warning that viewers could lose access to all Starz channels, Starz On Demand, and the Starz app if negotiations fail. The concern centers on the status of ongoing talks over a distribution agreement between the two companies.
Several outlets report that the current deal is set to expire at midnight ET, creating a potential window for service disruption “tonight.” Starz frames the situation as ongoing good-faith negotiations. Variety adds that both Starz and Verizon point blame at each other as the licensing dispute continues.
The outlets differ mainly in emphasis: PR Newswire and Deadline focus on Starz’s statement and the potential scope of lost access, while Variety highlights the risk of a blackout beginning immediately and the back-and-forth over responsibility. ComingSoon.net similarly stresses the timing and the effect on subscribers across live channels and streaming options.
