Starz Returns to Verizon Fios Under New Distribution Deal

WHO:

Variety - Starz and Verizon are the companies involved in the carriage dispute and new contract.

Deadline - Starz and Verizon made the deal restoring Starz services to Verizon Fios.

WHAT:

Variety - Starz’s networks and on-demand services returned to Verizon Fios after a service interruption.

Deadline - The deal restored all Starz channels, Starz On Demand, and the Starz app to Verizon Fios.

Deadline - Starz programming includes the Power Universe, the upcoming series *Power: Origins*, the drama *Fightland*, every episode of *Outlander*, and its prequel series *Outlander: Blood of my Blood*.

WHERE:

Variety - Starz services returned to Verizon’s Fios service.

Deadline - Starz channels and services were restored on Verizon Fios.

WHY:

Variety - The interruption resulted from a dispute over the terms of a new contract.

Deadline - The carriage dispute was settled through a deal between Starz and Verizon.

HOW:

Variety - Starz said all its networks and on-demand services were back on Verizon.

Deadline - Starz and Verizon reached a carriage deal restoring the channels and services.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:42 UTC)

Starz and Verizon have settled their carriage dispute, restoring Starz’s channels, on-demand services and app to Verizon Fios after an interruption. The companies reached a new deal that brings Starz programming back to the service. Viewers can once again watch shows including the Power Universe, *Fightland* and *Outlander*, along with its prequel, *Outlander: Blood of my Blood*.