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STARZPLAY

STARZPLAY works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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UAE-based streaming platform offering movies, series, and live sports content

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The STARZPLAY iOS app loaded its home screen and catalogue for a signed-in account from Syria; playing a title was not shown.

Landing pageWorks

Opened from a Syrian mobile connection in Safari on iPhone: starzplay.com loaded its home page and catalogue, including a live sports event, with no block page or regional notice.

Sign-upWorks

A tester in Syria was using their own STARZPLAY account on the website, signed in from a Syrian connection, which shows an account can be held from Syria. The account creation step itself was not captured.

Sign-inWorks

Signed in to a STARZPLAY account on the website from a Syrian connection: the account's profile menu showed in the header while the home page and catalogue loaded.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing STARZPLAY in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of STARZPLAY works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting STARZPLAY directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.