

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.
Thanksgiving Deal Drops NFL Sunday Ticket Price Down To Just $89
If you’ve been holding off on purchasing an NFL Sunday Ticket subscription, YouTube has now dropped the price down to just $89. Considering the price was previously down to $264,…
DirecTV Expands FAST Lineup With Another Eight Free Channels
DirecTV has added eight new free, ad-supported channels to its FAST lineup. The latest batch of FAST channels provides users with access to even more food, film, crime, and travel…
Comcast to Spin-Off Most of Its Cable Networks, Including MSNBC, SYFY and USA Network
Comcast has confirmed plans to spin-off most of its cable television network portfolio, including CNBC, E!, Golf Channel, MSNBC, Oxygen, SYFY and USA Network. The new company will also be…
Philo Just Added Another 14 FAST Channels, Including Pickleball TV And T2
Philo is continuing to add to its lineup of FAST channels. The latest batch includes 14 free, ad-supported channels, most of which come from the house or Warner Bros. Discovery.…
You Can Watch The 2024 MAMA Awards For Free On Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus will broadcast the 2024 MAMA Awards, offering K-Pop fans a way to tune and watch the awards show live and for free. The awards show will be…
Streaming Viewership Dropped To 40.5% In October 2024
Streaming viewership dropped in October 2024, according to the latest data from Nielsen. After hitting a record high of 41.4% in July, and then dropping down to 41% in August,…
BET+ Essential Plan Now Available Through The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel now offers BET+ Essential as a premium subscription option. With BET+ Essential through The Roku Channel priced at $5.99 a month, Roku users now have the option…
Chick-fil-A’s New Play App (With Original Streaming Content) Is Available From Today
If you’ve been waiting to see what all the hype was surrounding Chick-fil-A’s new streaming service, you now can, as the new Chick-fil-A Play app is available beginning today. First…
Fubo Is Adding More Interactive Ads, Including Transactional And Gamified Ads
Fubo is constantly working on new ad formats in a bid to improve the user and advertiser ad experience, and four new formats are now confirmed to be coming to…
Roku 2024 Black Friday Streaming Deals: Save On Players, TV, Subscriptions And More
Roku is offering a variety of deals to celebrate this year’s Black Friday, with discounts available on Roku players, smart TVs and premium subscriptions. Roku Streaming Player Deals Roku is…
The Tyson-Paul Fight Was Bad But Netflix’s Buffering Was Worse
If you watched live and were disappointed in the eight-round bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, you were probably more disappointed with the Netflix live experience in general. Throughout…
New Chicago Sports Network Streaming Service Is Now Available
The new Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) streaming service is now available offering Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox fans another way to stream games. Announced earlier this year,…
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