Starz, Verizon Fios Negotiations Stall, As Network May Be Blacked Out Tonight and Both Sides Blame Each Other

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What happened

Starz could go dark tonight for Verizon Fios subscribers, the network announced Wednesday.

The two sides are engaged in an intense licensing negotiation, and with their current deal expiring at midnight ET, there’s a chance it will go dark for subs.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:19:14 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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Deadline

Starz Warns It Might Go Dark On Verizon FiOS Amid Carriage Dispute

Starz just issued a statement on the status of its negotiations with Verizon on a distribution agreement, warning of the potential loss of all of its channels, Starz on Demand and the Starz app through Verizon FiOs.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline