
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.
Netflix Basic With Ads Is Now Available, But Not On Apple TV
Netflix’s Basic with ads plan is now available in the United States, but those with an Apple TV player may want to wait before signing up.
Sling TV Price Increase Raises Base Plans To $40 Per Month
Sling TV has increased the price of all of its base plans by $5 per month, with the cheapest live TV package now costing $40 per month.
Vizio Smart TVs Gain Fox Sports App & Fox Weather Channel
The Fox Sports app is now available on Vizio smart TVs. SmartCast users can also now watch Fox Weather for free through the WatchFree+ app.
Roku Active Accounts Climbed To 65.4 Million In Q3 2022
The number of monthly active Roku accounts increased to 65.4 million in the third quarter of this year, but player revenue saw a YoY decline.
Xumo Rebranded As Xumo Play To Make Way For Xumo Players & TVs
With new Xumo streaming players and smart TVs coming in late 2023, the existing Xumo streaming service is being rebranded as Xumo Play.
Paramount Plus Ended Q3 2022 With 46 Million Subscribers
After adding 4.6 million new users during Q3 2022, Paramount Plus closed out the latest quarter with more than 46 million subscribers overall.
Sling TV Closed Q3 2022 With 2.41 Million Subscribers
Sling TV ended the third quarter of 2022 with 2.41 million subscribers, an increase of around 210,000 when compared to the second quarter.
HBO Max While Traveling: What To Know Before Leaving Home
HBO Max subscribers can watch their favorite shows and movies while traveling, depending on their plan and where they are traveling to.
Tubi Continues To Impress With Latest Quarterly Results
Fox Corporation seems pretty happy with Tubi, as the completely free streaming service continues to record impressive growth and momentum.
YouTube Goes Primetime With New Subscription Channels Store
With the launch of Primetime Channels, YouTube has now taken a major step in becoming a one-stop-streaming-shop for subscription services.
Peacock Is Getting A New Hallmark Hub With Live & On-Demand Content
Peacock Premium subscribers will soon get access to live Hallmark channels and a library of on-demand content through a new Hallmark Hub.
Here’s How To Watch The 2022 World Series
The 2022 World Series sees the Houston Astros take on the Philadelphia Phillies, and you can watch live with any of these streaming services.
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