
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.
Vizio TV Owners Can Now Watch Apple TV+ For Free For 3 Months
For a limited time, new and existing Vizio TV owners can sign up for an Apple TV+ subscription and watch for free for the first three months.
New Vizio TV Purchases Come With 30-Day Discovery+ Free Trial
It’s not a reason to buy a new TV but Vizio SmartCast TVs purchased between now and October come with an extended Discovery+ free trial.
HBO Max And HBO Closed Q1 With 76.8 Million Total Subscribers
HBO Max and HBO closed the first quarter of 2022 with more than 76 million subscribers, thanks to strong content and international expansion.
CNN+ Launched March 29 and Will Shut Down April 30
CNN+ only launched last month and the streaming service is already closing down, marking one of the shortest releases and closures so far.
Vizio’s WatchFree+ Service Now Includes More Than 5,000 Titles
WatchFree+ is a free streaming service on Vizio SmartCast TVs and the on-demand library is now stocked with more than 5,000 titles to watch.
DirecTV Stream Now Keeps DVR Recordings for Up to 9 Months
DirecTV Stream recordings are now stored for up to nine months. While an improvement, other cloud DVR limitations still remain in place.
An Ad-Supported Netflix Plan Is Coming, Just Not Yet
Netflix might be a leader in terms of subscriber numbers, but it is some way behind other services when it comes to ad-supported options.
Paramount Plus 3205 Error Code: What We Know And Potential Fix
Some Paramount Plus subscribers may encounter a 3205 error message when trying to watch content but there is a potential fix for the issue.
DirecTV Stream Free Trial: How Long You Get And How It Works
DirecTV Stream does come with a free trial making it is possible to test out the live TV streaming service before paying for a subscription.
Yes, DirecTV Stream Has Bally Sports But Plans Are Not Cheap
DirecTV Stream is not only the best live TV service for streaming Bally Sports channels, it is also pretty much the only option right now.
National Geographic Premium Is For Fans Of Nat Geo And Disney+
National Geographic Premium with Disney+ is a new subscription package that brings together Nat Geo streaming, digital and print content.
Why Hulu Live Guide Might Not Be Working (Loading) And Potential Fixes
There can be a few reasons why the Hulu live guide is not working properly, but some are more common than others and can easily be fixed.
The Streaming Better Newsletter
Stay up to date on price changes, new services, and subscriber trends.











