
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…
Vidgo Adds SportsGrid To Plus, Premium and Ultimate Plans
Vidgo subscribers now have access to SportsGrid. The free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel was added to the lineup today.
Charter Says Spectrum’s Disney Dispute Is Not A Typical Carriage Dispute
A dispute between Charter and The Walt Disney Company has led to Spectrum TV customers losing access to ESPN and other Disney-owned channels.
Some YouTube TV Subscribers To Temporarily Lose Local CW Stations Tonight
YouTube TV is currently emailing affected subscribers to let them know that they will temporarily lose access to their local CW station.
Max Adds Top 10 Movies and Series Rows To The App
Max adds Top 10 rows to the app, providing subscribers with an easy way to see which movies and shows other subscribers are watching.
DirecTV Stream Subscribers In 21 Markets To Regain The CW Network
Nexstar and Sinclair agreed a new deal today, and this is resulting in the return of The CW to DirecTV Stream subscribers in 21 markets.
The CW Network Extends Sinclair Partnership, Adds New Affiliate Stations
Nexstar and Sinclair announced an extension of their current The CW Network affiliation partnership, as well as two new affiliate stations.
ABC and Other Channels On YouTube TV Not Working, But A Fix Is Coming
Affected YouTube TV subscribers are seeing a “This video has been removed for violating YouTube’s Terms of Service message” error message.
Peacock Premium Plus Subscribers Suddenly Seeing Ads On Everything
While Peacock does include ads, it is those paying for the Premium Plus ad-free plan that now seem to be encountering ads on everything.
Max Subscribers Can Watch These AMC+ Shows For Free From Sept. 1 (But Only For 60 Days)
Select AMC Plus shows will be available to stream on Max for 60 days starting from September 1st, and at no additional cost to subscribers.
Starz Lowering Annual Plan Price For Existing Subscribers
In an unusual move for streaming services, Starz has confirmed that it is lowering the price of its annual plan for existing subscribers.
Frndly TV Outage Results in ‘Service Temporarily Unavailable’ Message [Updated]
Frndly TV subscribers are encountering a ‘Service Temporarily Unavailable’ message, and it currently remains unclear when a fix is coming.
Shudder Price Increase Kicks In, Monthly Plan Now Costs $7
Shudder previously confirmed the price was going up, so this is not a sudden price increase. Still, signing up from today now costs more.
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