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Verizon FiOS Still Plans to Discontinue Funimation Channel

posted on 2012-03-09 23:31 EST by Kimberly Grace

The FUNimation Channel posted Verizon's notice that the channel "will no longer be available on Channel 262 as early as March 12" on Verizon's FiOS service. The FUNimation Channel added that expansions to other video provider systems will be announced soon.

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Verizon FiOS Still Plans to Discontinue Funimation Channel