

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.
FanDuel Is Offering 3-Week NFL Sunday Ticket Free Trials
FanDuel is offering football fans in select states a way to test NFL Sunday Ticket out before committing and paying for an entire season.
First Responders Can Get Peacock Premium For $2 A Month — Here’s How It Works
EMTs, firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics and other first responders can stream Peacock’s movies, shows and live sports for just $2 a month.
YouTube TV Base Plan Is Down To $53 Right Now ($20 Cheaper Than Usual)
YouTube TV is currently offering a $20 discount on the base live TV package, resulting in a total saving of $80 over the first four months.
How To Watch History Channel Without Cable, And As Cheap As Possible
The History Channel is available to watch without cable through a variety of live TV streaming services, but some are cheaper than others.
DirecTV Entertainment Package: Price, Channels, and Add-Ons
DirecTV offers four main Signature Packages to choose from – Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier. These plans mainly differ in the selection of channels and the price, with Entertainment the…
How To Watch National Geographic Without Cable — As Cheap As Possible
While the National Geographic live channel is available to watch through a number of streaming services, some are cheaper than others.
3 Live TV Services That Are All Cheaper Than YouTube TV
Subscribed to YouTube TV and looking for a replacement? These live TV services are all cheaper than YouTube TV and are all worth considering.
Fubo vs Venu Sports: Was Blocking The New Sports Service The Right Move?
Fubo managed to block the new Venu Sports streaming service from launching but was that the right move for consumers? Here are the arguments.
NBC: Is Peacock Premium A Better Option Than A Live TV Plan?
Want to watch NBC? Choosing between a standalone Peacock subscription and a live TV plan often depends on what you want along with NBC.
Fubo Manages To Block Venu Sports Launch, At Least For Now
Following a preliminary injunction against the sports-streaming service, it remains to be seen when Venu Sports will launch, if at all.
DirecTV Paid Millions in Unnecessary Station Fees to Nexstar, Court Rules
A New York appeals court has upheld a ruling that DirecTV paid $10.5 million in unnecessary fees to Nexstar for an independent station.
We Expect DirecTV Stream To Be Next Live TV Service To Increase In Price
Predicting a streaming price increase can be difficult, but the one thing you can count on is that a price increase will eventually come.
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