Fubo TV to offer Starz, Epix to customers by end of year
Fubo TV subscribers will soon be able to add Starz and Epix’s multiplex of channels on top of their subscriptions.
Fubo TV is sports-centric media company that operates the Fubo streaming cable TV alternative, which focuses primarily on live sports content from the MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS and international soccer leagues. Fubo also offers general entertainment, movie and news channels from major national and international programmers.
In addition to Fubo, the company operates the Fubo Sports Network. Fubo TV is based in New York City.
Fubo TV subscribers will soon be able to add Starz and Epix’s multiplex of channels on top of their subscriptions.
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