Verizon FiOS Launches STARZ PLAY And ENCORE PLAY Authenticated Online Services

Verizon and Starz announced today the launch of the STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY authenticated online services for Verizon FiOS TV's STARZ and ENCORE customers. The STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY services offer portable and online access to the best of the STARZ and ENCORE exclusive movies and originals premium programming at no extra charge.

STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are available as free downloads from the App Store. The STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY PC/Mac interfaces are available at www.starzplay.com and www.encoreplay.com. Verizon's FiOS TV customers also can access the online programming at www.verizon.com/tvonline. STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY are U.S. services and accessible currently through Wi-Fi and broadband connections.Cellular connectivity and support for Android phones/tablets and gaming consoles are expected to be launched in the future.

"We are delighted to further enhance the great entertainment value that FiOS offers with the addition of STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY for our customers," said Terry Denson, Vice President of Content Strategy and Acquisition for Verizon. "Complimentary portable and online viewing of premium content is a great way to increase the value of our customers' subscriptions and we are very pleased to work with Starz to help deliver the best value for our FiOS customers."

"Starz is very pleased that Verizon FiOS is the latest addition to its growing list of PLAY distribution partners. STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY offer a simple and intuitive design in concert with a terrific complement of movies and original programming that greatly enhances the value proposition of the premium subscriptions," said Ed Huguez, President of Affiliate Distribution for Starz. "The STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY services are enjoying a warm and enthusiastic reception from our distribution partners and their subscribers and we look forward to more rollouts and service enhancements throughout the year."

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