

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.
Charter Ended Q2 2026 With More Than 12.5 Million Video Customers
Charter ended the second quarter of 2026 with more than 12.5 million video customers. Although this represents a decline compared to the previous quarter and year, it is a smaller…
Fubo’s Latest Sports Hub Is Packed With Shows and Podcasts From The Athletic
Fubo has now added a selection of sports video content from The Athletic, including shows and podcasts. The additional content is now accessible via a new The Athletic Video Hub…
Peacock Closed Q2 2026 With 48 Million Paid Subscribers
Peacock ended the second calendar quarter of 2026 with 48 million paid subscribers, an increase on the previous quarter and year. However, the most recent quarter will be remembered for…
DirecTV Wants You to Know MiEspañol Genre Pack Isn’t Just for Sports Fans
DirecTV has launched a new ad campaign designed to raise awareness of its MiEspañol Genre Pack. Specifically, the new ad campaign highlights how the Spanish-language Genre Pack isn’t just for…
DirecTV Pitches Football Streaming ‘Without the Hurdles’ in New Ad Campaign
DirecTV‘s latest ad campaign is now here, and designed to inform sports fans that it offers a one-stop streaming solution for watching football. With the regular season scheduled to begin…
FloSports FAST Channel Launches on Prime Video With 1,000+ Hours of Live Programming
Amazon Prime Video users now have access to a new FloSports streaming channel. The new FAST channel provides access to a range of live sports and programming throughout the year.…
Philo is Working on a Fix for an Annoying Live TV Subtitles Issue
Philo is currently working on a fix for an issue which affects the use of subtitles when watching live TV on select platforms. While subtitles work as expected for the…
New to Stream This Week on Apple TV, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, and More (July 20–26)
One of the big new releases this week is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on HBO Max, a spin-off to The Big Bang Theory. If you’re more of a…
What to Watch This Weekend: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, Lucky, Murder 101, and More Now Streaming (July 17, 2026)
If you’re a fan of the Descendants franchises, the latest installment Descendants: Wicked Wonderland is now available to stream on Disney+ and follows Red and Chloe as they journey into…
Now Netflix Is Cutting Back on How Often We Get Engagement Data
Last year, Netflix made the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber numbers, opting only to announce subscribers updates after hitting major milestones. Now Netflix is doubling down on this strategy,…
DirecTV Adds a New Entertainment and News Duo Genre Pack
DirecTV has now added a new Genre Pack that brings together news and entertainment content. The MyEntertainment + MyNews Duo Genre Pack costs $74.99/mo and unlocks access to more than…
Vizio Users Now Seeing an Unwanted Ad When Switching Inputs – But It’s Not an Ad
Vizio users are now beginning to encounter an ad when switching inputs. While ads are a common part of the TV experience, seeing them while switching from one input to…
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