Starz Expands FiOS TV Agreement

ENGLEWOOD/NEW YORK: As part of an extended multiyear pact, Verizon continues to offer Starz Entertainment’s premium linear and HD channels, On Demand, HD On Demand and online services. 

The agreement secures rights for Verizon to offer its FiOS TV customers 23 Starz and Encore channels, the respective HD channels and associated Starz Entertainment subscription VOD offerings. The extended deal sees FiOS TV customers also gaining access to Movieplex, including Movieplex On Demand in SD and HD, along with other premium services in the future. 

"Offering hit movies and exciting originals across multiple platforms from Starz and Encore is a great benefit for our FiOS customers," said Terry Denson, the VP of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon. "Putting the best in premium programming in the hands of consumers is just one of the many ways in which FiOS delivers the best entertainment value in the marketplace."

Ed Huguez, the executive VP of sales and affiliate relations for Starz Entertainment, added, "Starz is very pleased to build upon the successful business relationship with Verizon and provide the best value in exclusive hit movies and compelling original programming today. Verizon has been an industry leader in offering the best video content for its FiOS TV customers, and we look forward to working with them to enhance the premium experience for their Starz and Encore subscribers."