
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.
How To Cancel A DirecTV Stream Subscription
Whether it is to try a new live TV streaming service or just to save money, here’s how to cancel a DirecTV Stream live TV subscription.
Get YouTube TV For $39.99 Per Month For 3 Months (If You Sign Up Today)
YouTube TV routinely offers discounts and deals, but new subscribers can currently save $25 each month for three months if they sign up today.
Tennis Channel Plus Not The Same As Tennis Channel: How They Are Different
Both Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus are good options for watching tennis throughout the year, but they are different services.
There’s No HBO Max Family Plan But You Can Share With Others
HBO Max doesn’t currently offer a family plan, but profile support does make it possible to set up a single subscription for use with others.
fuboTV’s New Live TV Plan Is Designed for Ultimate TV Fans
If fuboTV’s Pro or Elite subscriptions are not quite enough for you, the Ultimate plan might be. However, it is not a cheap live TV plan.
Does Philo Have TNT? No, But Another Cheap Live TV Service Does
Philo doesn’t currently provide access to the live TNT channel or any on-demand videos, but another low-cost live TV streaming service does.
How To Delete DirecTV Stream Recordings And Manage The DVR
DirecTV Stream subscribers have access to an unlimited DVR, but it is still worth knowing how to delete recordings and manage the library.
Starz Domestic Streaming Subscribers Climbed To 11.5 Million
Lionsgate’s latest quarterly results confirm a domestic and global increase in the number of Starz subscribers, mostly thanks to streaming.
DirecTV Stream Now $54.99 Per Month For The First 2 Months
DirecTV Stream’s latest limited-time promotion offers new subscribers a $15 discount on the cost of a live TV plan for the first two months.
How To Subscribe To YouTube TV Add-Ons (Without A Base Plan)
YouTube TV subscribers have the option of adding premium networks and add-ons, but many of these are available without a base live TV plan.
No DirecTV Stream Android TV Support? Try This Workaround
DirecTV Stream is not a great TV option for homes that rely on Android TV devices, but a workaround can help bridge the device support gap.
Get Hulu For Just $1 Per Month For 3 Months
Now is a good time to considering signing up to basic Hulu considering the ‘with ads’ plan is just $1 per month for the first three months.
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