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Fios and Showtime

Now that Showtime has been merged into Paramount+ and (as of today) SHOtime Anytime has shut down, there seems to be no way to stream SHO content on Fios when away from home.

Since the shutdown was announced a month or so ago, it was hoped that Fios would announce their plans -- but there's been silence.

Like many others, I pay for SHO as part of my Fios package. Does Fios have any plans for fixing this, like switching/modifying our SHO subscriptions to Paramount+Showtime?

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uncertainty

Could not agree more, Fios should be informing their Showtime Customers when and how we will be able to stream 4K titles like we could with Showtime Anytime. We are paying a monthly fee and deserve to receive the same type of monthly plan that includes 4K streaming.

wnetmw

Verizon customer service said that there are NO plans to offer Paramountplus with Showtime to their Showtime subscribers.

Directv and U-Verse on Jan. 8 are giving their Showtime subscribers access to ParamountPlus with Showtime at no extra charge. I just let Verizon know that today.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® is coming soon! | DIRECTV Insider

It is a better deal to drop Showtime from Fios and sign up directly with Paramountplus which is $120 per year.

If you are a Walmart+ subscriber, you can get it for $65 per year.

I will give Verizon a few weeks to see if they respond, then I will make the switch.

wnetmw

Just wanted to add that Spectrum TV subscribers with Showtime are also getting access to Paramountplus with Showtime at no extra charge.

So Verizon is behind in competitiveness. Question is do they really care? Probably only if people cancel Showtime on FIOS. For me, it is cheaper to subscribe directly with Paramountplus. YMMV.

NickEs

As well as DirectTV, in a few days.

NickEs

As of this morning, AT&T U-verse and DirecTV have joined Spectrum and Hulu in offering Paramount+ for free.

See https://www.paramountplus.com/partner

casinomom2

I can now get Paramount+ with Showtime through my FIOS triple play that included Showtime.

It works with a set top box, online, and the Fios TV mobile app.

https://tv.verizon.com/watch/home/ will enable watching online.

Also I can use a mobile device to cast to ROKU using the Web Video Caster app by pasting https://tv.verizon.com/watch/home/ in the Web Video Caster browser.

NickEs

From what I see, it's not the full Paramount+ With Showtime; th

From what I see, it's not the full Paramount+ With Showtime; it's just the selected episodes that FiOS has with their linear P+WS channel.

For instance, the full streaming app contains all episodes of all ten Star Trek series (TOS, NG, Discovery, DS9, and so on). Through the My FiOS app, there's only Star Trek: Discovery.

at's just the selected episodes that FiOS has with their linear P+WS channel.

For instance, the full streaming app contains all episodes of all ten Star Trek series (TOS, NG, Discovery, DS9, and so on). Through the My FiOS app, there's only Star Trek: Discovery.

wnetmw

As NickEs has said, this is mostly re-labeling of the old Showtime content to its new name. The old Paramountplus content is not available. For instance you can't stream Top Gun - Maverick for free.

Verizon is not obligated to provide old Showtime subscribers with that content, but it is a matter of competitiveness.

AT&T, Directv and Spectrum Showtime subscribers now have access to the Paramountplus content, but Verizon Showtime subscribers do not.

Furthermore, for what I am paying Verizon for my Showtime subscription, I can go subscribe directly to Paramountplus and get all the Showtime and Paramountplus content for the same or less money.

rob4242

It seems like we are nearing the end of live cable content. My Tivo served me well for many years, but it doesn't seem like its fair to pay for a service on cable and not get the streaming equivalent, especially considering how infrequently I look at "recorded" programming any more. I think I am close to the big switch, especially considering that my FIOS bill continues to creep upward.

I think that, soon, FIOS will be a big data pipe, and TV service will be like landline phone service -- don't have it; don't need it.

Nilsa_VZ

SHOWTIME is now Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

Your SHOWTIME subscription just got a whole lot better as Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. In addition to all the award-winning SHOWTIME programming you're accustomed to, like hit original series Yellowjackets and The Chi, groundbreaking documentaries and star-studded movies, you now get select critically-acclaimed Paramount+ originals like Halo and Mayor of Kingstown, plus fan favorites like Star Trek: Discovery.

As of January 8th, 2024:

All subscriptions now include Paramount+ with SHOWTIME East & West channels, SHOWTIME multi-plex channels, and TMC and FLIX, plus Paramount+ with SHOWTIME On Demand.

Customers will also start to see the new logo:

As of December 14th, 2023, the SHOWTIME ANYTIME app is no longer active. Customers can still watch content through the Fios TV app.

Added Value

Select Paramount+ Originals

You now have access to select critically acclaimed Paramount+ originals with Paramount+ with SHOWTIME On Demand. As of right now, these titles include:

Halo (season 1)
Mayor of Kingstown (seasons 1 - 2)
Star Trek: Discovery (seasons 1 - 4)
Joe Pickett (seasons 1 - 2)
Wolf Pack (season 1)
Why Women Kill (seasons 1 - 2)

Customer FAQ’s

Do I now have access to the Paramount+ app?

No, the only part of your linear SHOWTIME subscription that is changing is the name and additional select content that will be made available through your Paramount + with SHOWTIME channel, On Demand, and through the Fios TV app.

What is the difference between Paramount Networks, Paramount+, and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME?

Paramount Networks is a traditional cable channel available through most TV service providers. It is best known for series such as Yellowstone.

Paramount+ is a stand-alone streaming service and does not require a subscription through a TV service provider. A subscription to Paramount+ is available through the Paramount+ website or Paramount+ app.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME requires a subscription through Verizon and includes access to the linear Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel, SHOWTIME multi-plex channels, TMC and Flix, as well as Paramount+ with SHOWTIME On Demand and through the Fios TV streaming app. A subscription to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel through Verizon is separate from a subscription to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan through Paramount+, where programming will differ.

I heard SHOWTIME will be rebranded. What exactly does that mean? And what's the benefit to me?

Yes, you heard correctly. As of this January, the SHOWTIME premium channel will become Paramount+ with SHOWTIME! In addition to the award-winning SHOWTIME programming you've been accustomed to, the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel will also air select Paramount+ programming. SHOWTIME has automatically become Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, so there's nothing you need to do.

What is the difference between Paramount + with SHOWTIME through Verizon and the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan through the Paramount+ app?

A subscription to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel through Verizon includes access to the linear Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel, SHOWTIME multi-plex channels, TMC and Flix, as well as Paramount+ with SHOWTIME On Demand and through the Fios TV streaming app. The rebrand of SHOWTIME to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME through Verizon is great news for subscribers! In addition to all the award-winning SHOWTIME programming you’ve been accustomed to, you’ll also have access to select Paramount+ original programs and movies – all at no additional cost. A subscription to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel through Verizon is separate from a subscription to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan through Paramount+, where programming will differ.

SHOWTIME ANYTIME Questions

Why am I losing SHOWTIME ANYTIME?

Now that SHOWTIME programming is available through Paramount+, all stand-alone SHOWTIME streaming services will be discontinued, including SHOWTIME ANYTIME.

Am I going to lose my SHOWTIME premium channel too? What about SHOWTIME On Demand?

The sunsetting of SHOWTIME ANYTIME will not impact subscriptions to the SHOWTIME premium channel, including the SHOWTIME On Demand service. SHOWTIME is now Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME On Demand is now Paramount+ with SHOWTIME On Demand.

How else can I stream SHOWTIME?

You can stream Paramount+ with SHOWTIME premium channel on the Fios TV app.

I thought I was entitled to SHOWTIME ANYTIME as part of my subscription?

Your subscription is only for your traditional SHOWTIME premium channel. SHOWTIME ANYTIME has always been a bonus service made available to you at no additional cost. The sunsetting of SHOWTIME ANYTIME will not impact subscriptions to the SHOWTIME premium channel, including the SHOWTIME On Demand service.

Will something replace SHOWTIME ANYTIME when it's discontinued?

Unfortunately, there is no replacement for SHOWTIME ANYTIME. However, you can continue to watch SHOWTIME programming through the Fios TV app.

More information can be found here .

@ 2024 Showtime Networks Inc., a Paramount Company. SHOWTIME and related marks are trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc. Paramount+ and related marks are trademarks of Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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