

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 Customers Can Watch MGM+ for Free Today and All Weekend
DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse customers can currently watch MGM+ for free. Thanks to the company’s latest free preview, customers have access to the premium streaming service over this weekend…
New On HBO Max In March 2026: DTF St. Louis, Rooster, and Everything Else New To Watch
HBO Max subscribers have access to a wide range of content and new titles are added to the streaming service each month. Some of the new titles to look out…
Streaming Total TV Share Dropped To 47% In January 2026
Streaming accounted for 47% of total TV in January 2026. The updated figure confirms the Streaming category saw a decline in its share of total TV during the first month…
New On Hulu In March 2026: RJ Decker, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and More
Hulu is adding plenty of new titles to its on demand catalog in March 2026, including the series premiere of RJ Decker, season four of The Secret Lives of Mormon…
DirecTV Adds Free MLB Channel to MyFree FAST Lineup
DirecTV has now added an MLB FAST channel to its MyFree lineup, providing all users with access to more baseball content, and at no additional cost. Key Takeaways With the…
What To Watch This Weekend: The Last Thing He Told Me, The Night Agent, and More Now Streaming (Feb. 20, 2026)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including season two of Apple TV’s The Last Thing He Told Me and season…
Philo Adds More FAST Channels To Free Lineup, Including CBS News and 48 Hours
Philo recently added a number of new channels to its FAST lineup. The latest batch unlocks access to more news, entertainment and cooking content. Key Takeaways The latest FAST additions…
Save 25% On An Annual BritBox Subscription With This Limited Time Deal
If you’ve been considering signing up to BritBox, you can currently save 25% on an annual subscription. This limited time deal lowers the cost of a full year down to…
What To Watch This Weekend: Cross, Eternity, Katt Williams, Love Is Blind, and More Now Streaming (Feb. 13, 2026)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including the season two premiere of Cross, Apple TV’s new movie Eternity, a new…
Major League Volleyball Matches to Stream Free On Samsung TV Plus
Select Major League Volleyball matches throughout the 2026 season will be available to stream for free on Samsung TV Plus. The first of these games will be available to watch…
AMC Networks Ended 2025 With 10.4 Million Streaming Subscribers
AMC Networks ended the fourth quarter of last year, and 2025 in general, with 10.4 million streaming subscribers. Unfortunately for AMC, this means the subscriber bases for the company’s various…
AMC+ Has Increased In Price, With Subscriptions Now Starting At $8/mo
AMC+ has become one of the first streaming services to increase in price in 2026. The latest price increase has now taken effect for new subscribers and will soon apply…
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