
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.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
Tonight’s NBA Games Are Free To Watch (No NBA League Pass Required)
All of tonight’s (Nov. 7) games are free to watch. The usual NBA League Pass requirement and cost has been dropped ahead of Election Day.
How To Watch World Cup 2022 (As Cheap As Possible)
There are plenty of ways to watch every FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 soccer game, but some live TV streaming services are cheaper than others.
NFL RedZone Is Free This Sunday On Hulu Live TV, Sling & YouTube TV
Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV subscribers are getting another chance to watch NFL RedZone for free this Sunday (November 6, 2022).
The Cheapest Way to Watch NHL Network Without Cable in 2026
The cheapest way to watch NHL Network without cable is Sling TV. Although streaming has made it easier to sign up to a live TV plan in general, some channels…
Every Sling TV Price Increase (So Far)
Sling TV launched nationwide in early 2015, and a subscription was priced at just $20/mo at the time. Ever since then, the cost of Sling TV has continually increased, with…
Got A Hulu Live TV Price Increase Email Recently? Here’s Why
Hulu is making some changes to the price of its live TV plans, but the price increase only affects those wanting ad-free Disney Plus and Hulu.
HBO, HBO Max & Discovery+ Subscribers Increased to 94.9 Million in Q3
Warner Bros. Discovery ended the third quarter of 2022 with a combined 94.9 million global HBO, HBO Max, and Discovery Plus subscribers.
Hulu Live TV Adds The Weather Channel And Comedy.TV
Hulu Live TV has quietly added The Weather Channel and Comedy.TV to its base plan channel lineup, and at no additional cost to subscribers.
Netflix Basic With Ads Is Now Available, But Not On Apple TV
Netflix’s Basic with ads plan is now available in the United States, but those with an Apple TV player may want to wait before signing up.
Sling TV Price Increase Raises Base Plans To $40 Per Month
Sling TV has increased the price of all of its base plans by $5 per month, with the cheapest live TV package now costing $40 per month.
Vizio Smart TVs Gain Fox Sports App & Fox Weather Channel
The Fox Sports app is now available on Vizio smart TVs. SmartCast users can also now watch Fox Weather for free through the WatchFree+ app.
Roku Active Accounts Climbed To 65.4 Million In Q3 2022
The number of monthly active Roku accounts increased to 65.4 million in the third quarter of this year, but player revenue saw a YoY decline.
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