
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…
A BritBox Annual Plan Is Just $71.99 Right Now (That’s A 20% Saving)
If considering signing up to BritBox, you can currently get an entire year for just $71.99. A saving of 20% on the usual annual plan cost.
Prime Video Will Begin Showing ‘Limited Ads’ On January 29
Amazon has confirmed ads are coming to Prime Video on January 29, 2024. Those wanting to skip the ads will need to pay more each month.
Lionsgate Confirms Plan To Spin Off Studio Business From Starz
Lionsgate today confirmed that it is spinning the studio side of the business off. A move which will separate the studio business from Starz.
Streaming Accounted For 36.1% Of Total TV Usage In November 2023
Streaming accounted for 36.1% of total TV usage for the month of November. This marks the fourth monthly drop in a row for the category.
MGM+, Paramount+ Shudder, Starz and Many More Prime Video Channels Down To Just $2/month
A number of Prime Video Channels, including MGM+, Paramount+ Shudder, and Starz, are down to just $1.99 a month for the first two months.
ESPN8: The Ocho Is ESPN’s First FAST Channel, and You Can Watch It Right Now
ESPN has launched its first-ever free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, with ESPN8: The Ocho available to watch right now.
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global Said To Be In Merger Talks
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global are reportedly discussing the idea of merging, bringing together two massive libraries of content.
Vizio ‘Home Enhancement’ Update Rolling Out With Faster Loading And Better Navigation
A new Vizio update looks to speed up loading and improve navigation, resulting in a better overall user experience for smart TV users.
Frndly TV Suffering From a ‘Partial Outage’ Affecting Apps and Signing In
Frndly TV subscribers may find they cannot access the live TV streaming service right now, as it is suffering from a ‘partial outage.’
Samsung TV Plus Has Mysteriously Disappeared From Samsung TVs
If the Samsung TV Plus app suddenly disappeared from your Samsung TV today, you’re not alone. It appears to be a widespread issue.
Dish Drops KMCC (Vegas 34) Over Carriage Dispute With Scripps Sports
Dish has dropped KMCC (Vegas 34), leaving affected customers with no option but to look for another way to watch Vegas Golden Knights games.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Yellowstone Were Top Roku Searches in 2023
Along with announcing a new New Year’s Central interactive experience, Roku also detailed the top movie and TV show searches on Roku in 2023.
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