

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.
DirecTV And Dish Maintain Venu Sports Is Bad For Business
While Fubo may no longer have any concerns about the anticompetitive nature of Venu Sports, DirecTV and Dish’s parent, EchoStar, still do. So much so that the two companies have…
YouTube TV Channels List: What’s Included And What You Can Add
YouTube TV costs a minimum of $82.99 a month and the base package provides access to more than 100 live TV channels. YouTube TV subscribers also have the option of…
Willow FAST Channel And Add-On Now Available On Prime Video
The Willow Sports FAST channel is now available on Prime Video, providing users with access to a variety of cricket content throughout the year at no additional cost. For those…
hoopla’s New SeasonPass Lets Library Users Borrow Full Seasons For Free
hoopla has launched a new SeasonPass which makes it possible for library users to ‘borrow’ entire seasons of shows for free with just their library card. Once borrowed, library users…
Discovery+ ‘With Ads’ and ‘Ad-Free’ Plans Increase in Price
Warner Bros. Discovery has increased the price of its Discovery+ ad-supported and ad-free subscription tiers. The price increase takes effect today, increasing the cost of the ‘With Ads’ plan to…
Roku Surpasses 90 Million Streaming Households
Roku is starting 2025 with confirmation the operating system surpassed 90 million streaming households (previously referred to as ‘active accounts’) in the first week of the year. Considering the company…
Google TV to Become a Lot Smarter This Year, Thanks to Gemini AI Upgrade
Google TV is set to become a lot smarter later this year, and thanks to a Gemini AI upgrade. Once the upgrade goes live, users will be able to benefit…
Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Coming To LG Smart TVs
Thanks to a new partnership between LG and Microsoft, Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to LG smart TVs. Once available, LG TV owners will be able to choose from hundreds…
Tubi Surpassed 97 Million Monthly Active Users In 2024
2024 was a good year for Tubi, with the free streaming service confirming that its total number of monthly active users surpassed 97 million. Considering the service ended 2023 with…
Fubo To Launch New Sports & Broadcast Service Featuring Disney Networks
Following the huge news that Hulu Live TV and Fubo are joining forces through the creation of a new Disney-Fubo joint venture that oversees both businesses, Fubo has confirmed plans…
Hulu Live TV And Fubo Are Officially Joining Forces
In an unexpected turn of events, Disney and Fubo have agreed a new deal which will result in the Hulu Live TV and Fubo live TV services joining forces and…
Vizio Adds Basketball, Soccer, And Team Pages To Sports Zone
Vizio Sports Zone now includes men’s and women’s professional and college basketball, as well as U.S. and international soccer leagues. In addition to the additional sports, Vizio’s discovery tool also…
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