
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…
Five Nights at Freddy’s Breaks Most-Watched Peacock Record
Five Nights at Freddy’s is off to a good start on Peacock. It is officially now the most-watched Peacock title in the opening 5 days.
Philo Adds MeTV+, Movies!, And Confess by Nosey Live Channels
Philo has expanded its channel lineup for the second time in a month with the addition of the MeTV+, Movies!, and Confess by Nosey channels.
Top 10 US Subscription Streaming Video Services In 2023, According To Parks Associates
The updated list of top 10 US subscription streaming video services shows there wasn’t much change at the top, or in 2023 in general.
Fubo Partners With TiiCKER to Offer 20% Discount and Other Investor Perks
Fubo has partnered with TiiCKER to offer a number of rewards to investors, including a 20% discount on the first month of its Pro package.
A Widespread Outage Is Preventing Bally Sports Users From Accessing App
Bally Sports is currently experiencing a technical issue which appears to prevent subscribers from logging in to the app and watching live.
Vidgo Has Been Down For An Entire Month Now, And Problems Continue To Surface
Vidgo has been down for an entire month now. While subscribers continue to wait for service to be restored, new problems continue to surface.
Golf Nation FAST Channel Now Available on Vizio’s WatchFree+
The Golf Nation FAST channel is now available on WatchFree+, offering Vizio TV users the option to watch more golf-related content for free.
Chromecast with Google TV Back On Sale, Down To As Low As $20 Again
Chromecast with Google TV is back on sale. With the price as low as $19.99, this is a good time to buy the player at a lower price than usual.
Spectrum SportsNet And Los Angeles Lakers Launch Spectrum SportsNet+
Spectrum SportsNet and the Los Angeles Lakers have now launched Spectrum SportsNet+, a new direct-to-consumer streaming subscription service.
Get 1 Year Of Peacock Premium For Just $40 With This Promo Code
Right now you can get Peacock Premium for as low as $39.99 for the year with a promo code, and watch the latest Five Nights at Freddy’s movie.
Charter Lost 320,000 Video Customers In Q3, Partly Driven By Disney Dispute
Charter lost 320,000 video customers in the third quarter of 2023, citing the temporary loss of Disney programming as one of the reasons.
Paramount And Sinclair Agree New CBS Affiliates Distribution Deal
Paramount and Sinclair have agreed a new, multi-year distribution deal that covers 23 CBS affiliates and 10 million television households.
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