

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.
What Is Philo? Channels, Add-Ons, Features And Downside Explained
Philo is an affordable live TV streaming service making it ideal for any homes that are currently looking to save on the cost of a live TV package. However, with…
Comcast Now Offers a New Free Streaming Service in Partnership With John Leguizamo
The Network streaming service is a completely free streaming service and aims to providing high quality programming to diverse audiences.
Streaming Total TV Share Dropped To 41% In August As Broadcast Benefitted From The Olympics
August 2024 wasn’t the best month for the Streaming category, with total TV share for many popular services declining during the month.
DirecTV and DirecTV Stream Will Carry Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)
Thanks to a multiyear distribution deal, the new Chicago Sports Network will be available to DirecTV customers and DirecTV Stream subscribers.
Frndly TV Is Adding ION Plus And CraftsyTV, But Dropping Three Other Channels This month
All three of the channels being removed from Frndly TV’s channel lineup were only added to live TV service late last year.
Philo Adds Another 6 FAST Channels, Including Baywatch And CraftsyTV
With another six free, ad-supported channels added today, the total number of FAST channels available through Philo now stands at more than 90.
AMC+ (With Ads) Now Available Through The Roku Channel
If you prefer to have Roku manage your subscriptions, you can now sign up to the cheapest AMC+ (With Ads) tier through The Roku Channel.
DirecTV Satellite Customers Can Now Watch Fox Weather
Following the addition of Fox Weather to DirecTV Stream’s lineup in 2022, DirecTV satellite customers also now have access to the FAST channel.
Streaming Services Are Increasingly Benefitting From The Creator Community
A new report highlights how content creators and influencers are increasingly helping streaming services to boost engagement and reduce churn.
Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network To Launch As Free TV Home Of New Orleans Pelicans
The new Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network will broadcast every non-national New Orleans Pelicans NBA game over the air for free.
Paramount+ vs Peacock: Which Is Best — If Only Subscribing To One?
Considering choosing between Paramount+ and Peacock? The differences between these two streaming services can make the decision easier.
tvOS 18 Is Now Available, Unlocking Access To InSight And More On Apple TV
tvOS 18 brings with it a number of upgrades and improvements for Apple TV, including the introduction of Apple’s new InSight feature.
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