

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 Watch Lifetime Without Cable, And As Cheap As Possible
Watching the live Lifetime channel and on-demand titles is possible without a cable package, but some services are cheaper than others.
Fubo Doubles Down on ‘Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’ With New BKFC TV FAST Channel
The launch of Fubo’s ‘BKFC TV’ marks the first time a ‘Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’ FAST channel has become available to stream.
DirecTV Stream Subscribers Unable to Access Max Due to Authentication Issue
Some DirecTV Stream subscribers appear to be dealing with an issue that stops them from accessing Max. DirecTV is aware of the problem.
DirecTV And DirecTV Stream Subscribers Can Watch Starz For Free Through Sunday
DirecTV customers (Satellite and Internet), DirecTV Stream subscribers, and U-verse customers all now have access to a free preview of Starz.
Fubo Replaces Elite And Premier With More Expensive Packages
Fubo has a tendency to trial new plans and packages for a limited time so it remains unclear whether these changes are temporary or permanent.
Venu Sports Injunction Appeal Filed By Disney, Fox And Warner Bros. Discovery
After a preliminary injunction was issued against Venu Sports, Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery have now officially filed their appeal.
Get NFL+ Premium Through Verizon And Get A Year Of Netflix Premium For Free
If you’re planning to stream more NFL content during the upcoming season, Verizon is offering a good deal on NFL+ Premium and Netflix Premium.
Paramount+ Is Now Free With Select Spectrum TV Plans And Mi Plan Latino
Charter and Paramount Global recently agreed a new deal. As part of that agreement, customers get access to Paramount+ at no additional cost.
Nexstar Confirms Latest Batch Of CW Network Affiliates
Nexstar Media Group has confirmed another five of its stations are now set to become CW Network affiliates later this year.
Yep, Chick-Fil-A Is Apparently Launching A Streaming Service
If you just can’t get enough of Chick-Fil-A, it looks like you might be able to subscribe to the fast-food restaurant’s streaming service soon.
The Latest Dish TV Price Increases Arrive Next Month
Dish is increasing the price of its TV packages. Similar to last year, the latest increases arrive a little earlier than the year before.
DirecTV ‘Applauds’ Decision to Block Venu Sports From Launching
Venu Sports has managed to bring some video services together while dividing others, and all before the sports service has even launched.
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