

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.
ESPN Unlimited: Everything You Need To Know Before Signing Up
The new ESPN DTC streaming service is now live, offering consumers a direct way to sign up to all of ESPN’s products and services, including ESPN+. All of which makes…
WWE Premium Live Events To Debut On ESPN Earlier Than Previously Announced
ESPN fans will be happy to know that WWE Premium Live Events are set to make their debut on ESPN platforms sooner than previously announced. Earlier in August, Disney announced…
Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Now Available, And At A Discounted Price
While the new ESPN standalone streaming service doesn’t technically launch until tomorrow (Aug. 21), Disney is already offering consumers the option to sign up to its Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited…
New Yahoo Sports Network FAST Channel Launches On Select Free Platforms
A new Yahoo Sports Network channel is now available to stream. In partnership with C15 Studio, the Yahoo Sports FAST channel offers access to a variety of sports programming, including…
DirecTV’s Entertainment, Sports And Spanish Genre Packs Drop In Price As Part Of Limited-Time Deal
DirecTV has temporarily dropped the price of some of its Genre Packs. The limited-time deal offers consumers a way to sign up to the MyEntertainment, MySports, and/or MiEspañol Genre Pack…
Streaming Hit Another All-Time High In July 2025 With 47.3% Total TV Share
Streaming hit another all-time high in July 2025, racking up an impressive 47.3% total TV share, according to the latest data from Nielsen. Up on the 46% noted for June,…
Sling Adds MeTV To Orange, Blue and Select Live TV Plans
Sling has now added the MeTV network to its Sling Orange and Sling Blue live TV plans. With the new Sling Select live TV package having launched with the channel,…
Sling Launches $20 ‘Sling Select’ Plan With The Best Of News, Sports, And Entertainment
Sling has now launched a new Sling Select plan for consumers to consider. The new live TV package starts at $19.99 a month and promises access to best of news,…
DirecTV Officially Launches New ‘Mix’ Multiview Channels
DirecTV has now officially launched its new multiview ‘Mix’ channels. As Streaming Better reported last month, the company was previously testing these channels, offering subscribers the option to watch multiple…
Philo To Increase Legacy Subscriber Price For The First Time
Many legacy Philo subscribers are set to see their price increase in the coming months. This will mark the first time in the history of the live TV streaming service…
Sling TV: Day, Week & Weekend Pass Explained
Sling TV recently launched new Day, Week, and Weekend Pass options. These short-term subscriptions can be a good way to test out the live TV service before signing up on…
Fubo And DAZN Expand On U.S. Deal With New Multi-Year Partnership In Canada
Earlier this year, Fubo and DAZN agreed a new deal to distribute their owned-and-operated linear channels and content on each other’s platforms in the United States. Today, the two companies…
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