STARZ warns Verizon Fios service disruption risk

• STARZ (NASDAQ:STRZ) warned Verizon Fios customers could lose access to STARZ services if a new distribution agreement is not reached.
• The potential removal would affect all STARZ channels, STARZ On Demand and the STARZ app through Verizon Fios.
• Negotiations between STARZ and Verizon Fios remain ongoing, and no service removal has been completed.

STARZ (NASDAQ:STRZ) warned that Verizon Fios customers may lose access to its services unless the companies reach a new distribution agreement, affecting STARZ channels, On Demand content and the STARZ app through Fios.

The potential service disruption follows ongoing negotiations between STARZ and Verizon Fios, with the companies continuing discussions over distribution terms.

A potential removal would prevent affected Verizon Fios customers from accessing STARZ programming through the platform, including the Power franchise, Outlander and the company’s film library.

STARZ provides television and streaming entertainment services through its channel network and digital platforms, including original programming and licensed films.

The company stated that negotiations with Verizon Fios remain ongoing and that a loss of access has not been announced as a completed action.