
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…
YouTube TV iOS Live Channels and Buffering Issues Appear To Be Fixed
A YouTube TV issue where live channels on iOS devices either wouldn’t play or were buffering indefinitely appears to have now been fixed.
Sling TV Ended Q2 2023 With Barely 2 Million Subscribers
Sling ended Q2 2023 with just over 2 million subscribers. This is one of the lowest subscriber counts we’ve seen for Sling TV for some time.
Peacock’s JetBlue TrueBlue Benefits Are Now Live (Including 1 Free Year For Mosaic Members)
Peacock’s deal with JetBlue is now live, offering frequent travelers additional perks including the ability to watch shows on board for free.
Paramount Plus Closed Q2 2023 With 61 Million Subscribers
Paramount Plus ended the second quarter of 2023 with 61 million subscribers. While an increase, it is a small increase on the quarter before.
Max’s New Sports Tier Could Launch In October (In Time For MLB Playoffs)
Warner Bros. Discovery recently said it was ready to focus on live sports, and it now looks like Max might add a new sports tier in October.
Watch The First 3 Episodes Of Peacock’s Killing It For Free On YouTube (or Episode 1 On TikTok)
The first three episodes of season 1 of Killing It are currently available to stream for free on YouTube. No Peacock subscription required.
DirecTV Adds New 4K Live Channels (105 & 106) to Gemini and Roku Devices
DirecTV has added two new 4K Live channels to the Guide section on compatible devices for DirecTV via Internet and DirecTV Stream subscribers.
Verizon Offering Free Netflix With MasterClass and Super Duolingo Subscriptions
Verizon’s latest Netflix offer is a free year of the Premium plan when subscribing to either MasterClass or Super Duolingo subscriptions.
Apple TV+ Review: Quietly Making Its Way To The Top
Apple TV+ isn’t just for Apple users and a subscription unlocks access to a library of high quality content. Here’s our full review.
ESPN College Extra To Shut Down Later This Month
ESPN College Extra is now in the process of being shut down. The college sports channel is due to completely end operations later this month.
AMC Networks Ended Q2 2023 With 11 Million Streaming Subscribers
AMC Networks ended the second quarter of 2023 with 11 million streaming subscribers. A decrease when compared to the first quarter of 2023.
Fubo Ended Q2 2023 With 1.167 Million Subscribers in North America
Fubo ended the second quarter of 2023 with 1,167,000 subscribers in North America, marking a decline when compared to the quarter before.
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