
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.
Locast Brings Free Local Live TV to Madison, Wisconsin
Locast kicks off 2021 expansion by bringing free local live TV to Madison, Wisconsin.
Peacock Premier League Replays for All Matches Available Again
After previously removing games shown on NBC channels, Peacock Premier League replays for all matches have returned.
AT&T TV Now No Longer Available To New Customers
After losing subscribers every quarter, AT&T TV Now is no more.
Roku Ended 2020 with More Than 50 Million Active Accounts
2020 was a turbulent year for Roku, but that did not stop the platform attracting even more users.
YouTube TV Confirms No Option to Disable Annoying Intro Audio
The new splash screen audio is not proving popular with subscribers and there’s currently no way to remove it.
fuboTV 2020 Preliminary Results Point to 545,000 Subscribers
fuboTV is now expecting a solid fourth quarter, following on from the solid quarter before.
Hulu Live TV Subscribers Gaining More ViacomCBS Networks
Following the recent price increase, Hulu Live TV is getting a channels boost, thanks to a new ViacomCBS deal.
Discovery+ Now Streaming With Plans From $5 per Month
Looking to stream more real-life exertainment? Discovery+ has you covered.
ESPN+ Annual Subscription Price Rising to $59.99 on January 8
Paying for ESPN+ on a yearly basis will cost $10 more in 2021.
fuboTV Removes Standard Plan, But Adds Quarterly Family Deal
fuboTV has made some changes to its live TV packages, including removing the option to sign up to the cheapest plan.
Locast: How Many Devices Can Stream at the Same Time
Locast offers local live TV, news, and sports for free, and comes with a decent simultaneous streams allowance.
Discovery+: How Many Devices Can Stream at the Same Time
Discovery+ provides enough streams for multiple household members to watch their favorite shows at the same time.
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