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The cable network Starz and its ancillary properties are available once again on Verizon’s Fios service following an interruption in service due to a battle over the terms of a new contract.
Starz said on Tuesday that
all of its networks and on-demand services were back on Verizon. The Starz services went dark in late September.
“We are pleased to have reached a mutually beneficial agreement that brings Starz’s premium programming to Verizon Fios customers,” said Alison Hoffman, president, Starz Networks, in a prepared statement. “We remain committed to delivering bold storytelling for women and underrepresented audiences and to serving viewers who value our distinctive programming.”
In addition to programs such as “Outlander” and “Fightland,” Starz is home to the “Power” franchise, and also shows films including “Michael,” “Shelter,” “In The Grey” and “Power Ballad.”
The premium service has shifted its business toward streaming in recent years; the company closed the October-December quarter with 12.7 million U.S. streaming subscribers, up 370,000 customers from the previous period, with a total of 17.6 million across all platforms.
In its most recent fiscal quarter, Starz posted revenue of $307.9 million, down from $317.9 million. The company is expected to report third quarter results on Thursday, October 29.
In trading earlier Tuesday, shares of Starz rose 13 cents, or .57%, to $22.93
