

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.
Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video Leading the Charge in SVOD Sports Content
Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video are leading the charge when it comes to sports content on SVOD services, with a new report pointing to the three services collectively home to…
DirecTV Customers Can Also Now Watch MLS Sunday Night Soccer For Free
DirecTV customers can watch MLS Sunday Night Soccer matches for free during the remainder of the 2025 Major League Soccer season – no MLS Season Pass required. This follows an…
Acorn TV Is The Latest AMC Networks Streaming Service To Increase In Price
The cost of Acorn TV quietly increased recently. Following the latest price increase, an Acorn TV subscription now costs $8.99 a month in the United States, and $10.99 a month…
Spectrum TV App Now Available On LG And Vizio Smart TVs
The Spectrum TV app is now available on LG and Vizio smart TVs, providing Spectrum TV customers with more ways to access and stream their content. Spectrum TV customers can…
Get ESPN+ for Just $5/mo for Three Months With This Limited-Time Deal
New subscribers can currently get an ESPN+ subscription for just $4.99 a month for the first three months. Considering an ESPN+ subscription costs $11.99 a month, this limited-time deal saves…
What To Watch This Weekend: 12 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (May 23, 2025)
A lot of new movies and series have become available this week, which is great news for those planning on staying home and wanting to watch something new. To make…
Vizio TV Users Can Now Access Local Channels Through The Sling TV App
Vizio TV users now have the option of accessing local channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS, directly within the Sling TV app. The move by Sling and Vizio…
You Can Now Turn Your Samsung TV Into Ariel’s Underwater Kingdom Or A Star Wars Landscape
If you’ve been looking for a way to bring some magical kingdom to your Samsung TV, you now can, as Samsung and Disney have teamed up to add new artworks…
Dish Launches ‘Bird Hotline’ To Help “Frustrated” DirecTV Customers
Over the past year, DirecTV has been running a bird-based marketing campaign that’s designed to highlight how a satellite dish is no longer required to access the service. While great…
Fubo Adds A Dedicated Women’s Sports Content Hub To Apps
In a bid to provide subscribers with quicker and easier access to women’s sports content, Fubo has now added a dedicated ‘Women’s Sports Zone‘ hub to its apps. The new…
DirecTV Adds Tribeca Festival Hub, Including New FAST Channel
DirecTV has greatly expanded its Tribeca Festival content though the addition of a new hub and FAST channel. The additions arrive ahead of the 2025 Tribeca Festival, which is due…
Hulu Live TV To Add TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. Networks Next Month
Hulu Live TV will add TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. networks to its channel lineup early next month. The agreement between Disney and TelevisaUnivision will provide Hulu Live TV subscribers with access to…
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