

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.
March Madness 2026: How To Stream The Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournaments
It’s March and that means it’s March Madness. Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery. will be broadcasting all of the men’s games in 2026 while ABC and ESPN will be…
You Don’t Need A Live TV Plan To Watch The 98th Oscars – Here’s How To Stream The Academy Awards
While you’ve traditionally needed a live TV package that includes ABC to watch the Academy Awards, or a way to access your local free over-the-air ABC station, that’s no longer…
DirecTV Slashes The Price Of Choice Live TV Package In Time For March Madness
If you’re currently shopping for a live TV service to watch this year’s March Madness, DirecTV has slashed the price of its Choice Signature Package for a limited time. The…
What To Watch This Weekend: Louis Theroux, The Madison, One Piece, and More Now Streaming (March 13, 2026)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison, and season two of…
Prime Video’s Ad Free Tier Is Being Renamed Prime Video Ultra, And Increasing In Price
Streaming service price increases never stop, and the latest to see its price increase will be the ad-free version of Prime Video. The increase takes effect next month for U.S.…
DirecTV’s New ‘March Madness Mix’ Allows Fans to Watch Multiple Games at the Same Time
In a bid to make this year’s March Madness easier to follow, DirecTV is rolling out a new ‘March Madness Mix’ feature, providing basketball fans with the ability to watch…
Disney+ Adds Vertical Videos To Mobile App With New ‘Verts’ Feed
Disney+ is about to become a little more TikTok-like, as the streaming service is currently in the process of adding vertical videos to its mobile app. The new ‘Verts’ mode…
Sling TV Will Offer a $1 Day Pass During March Madness, But Only If An Underdog Makes It To The Final 16
Sling TV has announced its latest promotion, and while it does make it possible to get 24 hours of March Madness for just $1, it comes with a big caveat…
Philo Launches New ‘Essential’ Plan To Help Keep The Cost Of Streaming Live TV Down
Philo has now launched a new Essential plan that’s priced at just $25 a month. The introduction of the new plan sees the entry cost of Philo returning back to…
New To Stream This Week On Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Peacock and More (March 9-15)
There are plenty of new titles available to stream this week, and across a variety of popular streaming services including Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix and Peacock, among others. NEW ON…
NFL RedZone On Fubo: How Much It Costs And Getting Started
Fubo subscribers can watch NFL RedZone, as well as a number of other sports channels, by adding the Sports Plus add-on to their base plan.
What To Watch This Weekend: Outlander, Ted, War Machine, Young Sherlock, and More Now Streaming (March 6, 2026)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including the final season of Outlander, season two of Ted, Netflix’s new War Machine…
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