

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.
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…
Every Streaming Service Price Increase In 2024
With 2024 now over, it’s time to look back at all of the price increases last year. And we can tell you up front that it was a very busy…
CNBC+ Is Now Available and A Subscription Costs $15 a Month
For those interested in CNBC programming, there is now the option of signing up for a standalone CNBC+ subscription. At launch, the cost of a subscription starts at $14.99 a…
Apple TV+ Will Be Available To Stream For Free This Weekend
If you’re not currently subscribed to Apple TV+, you will be able to stream anything from the library for free over this weekend. Apple is unlocking access in celebration of…
Save 25% on a Year of British TV With BritBox New Year’s Sale
If one of your new year’s resolutions is to watch more British content, BritBox is currently running a limited-time sale which discounts its annual plan by an additional 25%. Compared…
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