Verizon Sees Starz Everywhere

Telco becomes fourth affiliate to offer Starz-branded services

By Todd Spangler, Multichannel News -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/25/2013 10:32:48 AM

Verizon Communications is the fourth affiliate to get on board for Starz's branded TV Everywhere services, as the premium programmer works to battle over-the-top rivals like Netflix as well as catch up to HBO in the authenticated-content arena.

FiOS TV customers who subscribe to the linear Starz and Encore channels now have access Starz Play, which provides about 400 movies and original series episodes monthly, and Encore Play, with around 900 selections. Verizon already provided authenticated Starz content through its own website at www.verizon.com/tvonline.

In the last four months, Starz has landed pacts for the "Play" services with DirecTV, Cox Communications and AT&T U-verse. The programmer also has agreements with Comcast and Dish Network, which offer the programmer's authenticated content through their respective TV Everywhere services.

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