

John Finn
John Finn is the Founder and Editor of Streaming Better, where he helps consumers make smarter decisions about streaming. Since launching the site in 2019, John has focused on breaking down live TV streaming, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and TVOD services.
John has been covering technology since 2014, writing and editing for multiple online publications before shifting his attention to the streaming industry. His work includes hands‑on testing, industry research, and a consumer‑first perspective designed to highlight what actually matters.
Originally from England and now based in the United States, John holds a degree in Psychology. Before entering the streaming world, he worked as an airline reviewer — an experience that helped shape the detail‑oriented evaluation style he now applies to devices, services, and industry trends.
John subscribes to multiple streaming services to stay current with the market, but he continues to advocate for the cost‑effective strategy of rotating services based on what you want to watch, rather than paying for everything at once.
John’s Core Topics
- Live TV Streaming
- SVOD, AVOD & FAST Services
- Streaming Industry Analysis
- Device Reviews
- Consumer Streaming Strategy
Featured Articles
A selection of John’s most popular guides and explainers.


Want to Save on Streaming? Here Are 7 Tips I Use to Stream For Less
Seven things I do to help keep a lid on my monthly streaming costs.


Live TV Streaming Subscriber Tracker
See how many subscribers the most popular live TV services have, and had in the past.


Streaming 101: A Beginner’s Guide To Services, Devices, And More
Want to get started with TV and video streaming? You’re in the right place.
All Articles
John’s latest articles and guides.
You Can Get YouTube TV For $60 A Month Right Now (And Pay Nothing For 21 Days)
If you’ve been considering giving YouTube TV a try, the live TV service is currently offering the first two months at just $59.99 a month. Considering YouTube TV is usually…
Sling Orange Subscribers Losing Cartoon Network At The End Of April
Sling Orange subscribers are set to lose access to Cartoon Network at the end of the month. The loss of the channel is part of an intentional change, with Sling…
Spectrum TV Select Customers Now Get AMC+ At No Additional Cost
Spectrum TV Select customers now get access to AMC+ as part of their live TV package, and at no additional cost. While Charter previously confirmed in September 2024 that customers…
Max ‘With Ads’ Subscribers Have Now Lost Access To Live Sports And News
Max subscribers signed up to the ad-supported tier have lost access to live sports and the CNN Max live news feed. Ad-supported subscribers wanting to regain access to live sports…
What To Watch This Weekend: 14 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (March 28, 2025)
It is time to take a look at the best of the new movies and series you can stream at home over the March 28-30 weekend. The titles below are…
DirecTV Adds More RSNs and MLB Team Channels to ‘MyHome Team’ Mini-Pack
DirecTV is continuing to expand its local sports offerings, providing more options for sports fans looking to stream their favorite teams and leagues. The latest expansion sees the company’s MyHome…
Peacock Premium Now Included With Spectrum TV Select Plans At No Additional Cost
In the latest round of bundling, Peacock Premium is now included with Spectrum TV Select plans at no additional cost. In October 2024, Charter confirmed that it had struck a…
12 Months Of Starz Is Just $24 Right Now — Save $46 On An Entire Year
Starz has been running a few promotions recently. Last week, for example, T-Mobile customers could get six months of Starz for just $15 through the company’s T-Mobile Tuesdays program. While…
DirecTV’s MyEntertainment Genre Pack Now Includes Free Max
DirecTV has now added the Max ‘With Ads’ tier to its MyEntertainment Genre Pack, providing subscribers with even more entertainment content. The Max Basic with Ads plan has been added…
Subscribers Spending $69/mo On As Few As Four Streaming Services
It is no secret that the cost of streaming continues to increase, and on a yearly basis, and the cost just amplifies the more streaming services a home is signed…
Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) Likely Launching Soon, After Company Reveals Specs
The new Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) is likely to begin hitting markets soon. While the company has yet to officially announce the new Google TV player, Xiaomi is…
Netflix Is Now Streaming HDR10+ Content For Users With Compatible Devices
Netflix users with a compatible device now have the option of taking advantage of HDR10+ support when streaming content, providing they also meet the other requirements. With HDR10+ being an…
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