

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.
Frndly TV Massively Discounts Its Best Live TV Package With New ‘Summer Savings’ Promotion
Frndly TV just launched its Summer Savings promotion and it massively discounts the cost of the live TV service’s best package. Technically, there are two deals on offer here, so…
What to Watch This Weekend: House of the Dragon, The Agency, The Capture, and More Now Streaming (June 19, 2026)
While the return of House of the Dragon makes this a big weekend for Westeros fans, that’s not the only popular series returning this weekend. Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys…
TiVo Massively Expands FAST Lineup With Up to 90 New Free Channels
TiVo has massively expanded its FAST channel lineup in the U.S. and in Europe. Previously known as TiVo+, TiVo Channels is the company’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service. What…
Philo to Begin Showing Ads When Content Is Paused
Philo is currently in the process of rolling out pause ads and users can expect to begin seeing them soon. As the name suggests, pause ads are specifically intended to…
Save Big on HBO Max and Right Before ‘House of the Dragon’ Returns
If you’ve been considering signing up to HBO Max, and are willing to pay for a year upfront, then now is a very good time to sign up. The Warner…
Netflix Subscriptions Now Available in The Spectrum App Store
Spectrum customers now have the ability to purchase a Netflix subscription directly through The Spectrum App Store. While this won’t make it any cheaper to subscribe to the popular service,…
Starz Deal: Stream ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ and More for Just $2 a Month
If you’re looking to watch the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan then you will need a Starz subscription. Luckily, a limited time deal means you…
DirecTV Bundles More Premium Services With Genre Packs, Including AMC+ and Shudder
If you didn’t think DirecTV‘s Genre Packs offered enough additional content, they have now received another premium subscription injection. The latest additions arrive in the form of AMC+, Shudder, and…
Limited-Time Paramount+ Deal Drops Price of Essential and Premium Down to Just $0.99/mo
Paramount+ is offering a great deal right now. Not only has it slashed the price of a subscription down to just $0.99 a month, but the lower price applies to…
Prime Video Slashes The Cost of Apple TV, MGM+, Paramount+, Starz, and Many More Services
Prime Video subscribers can currently take advantage of some major savings on a variety of popular streaming services. For example, this latest round of limited-time deals slashes the price of…
DirecTV Customers Can Stream HBO Max For Free This Week
DirecTV customers now have access to a free preview of HBO Max. During this period, customers can watch a variety of popular titles, including House of the Dragon, Pillion and…
Fox’s Roku Purchase Could Have Major Impact on Top Free Streaming Services
If you missed the huge news earlier today, Fox is buying Roku. While massive news in general, Fox’s acquisition of Roku is also likely to be incredible significant for the…
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