

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.
El Reino Infantil Content Now Available on HappyKids
A selection of El Reino Infantil content is now available to stream on HappyKids, the free platform designed to provide kids with safe, educational and entertaining experiences. El Reino Infantil,…
Amazon And Roku Partner To Increase Ad Inventory Reach Across Roku And Fire TV Platforms
Amazon and Roku might compete at a variety of levels, including hardware, but that doesn’t mean the two cannot find common ground, as demonstrated by their now combined approach to…
What To Watch This Weekend: 14 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (June 13, 2025)
A variety of new movies and shows are now available to stream at home. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of these new arrivals, here’s a roundup…
Xfinity X1 Customers Can Watch Season One of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ for Free Next Week
Xfinity X1 customers will have the opportunity to watch, or rewatch, the first season of Netflix‘s ‘Squid Game‘ for free next week. While no Netflix subscription is required, Xfinity X1…
Four More Interactive GameBreaks Are Coming To Samsung TV Plus
During last month’s NewFronts, Samsung Ads confirmed a number of new interactive ads were coming to the free streaming service, Samsung TV Plus. Among the new interactive ad types was…
A New ‘Lucky Dog’ FAST Channel Is Now Available to Stream on Xumo Play
If you’re a fan of the Lucky Dog animal rescue series then you’ll probably also love this new FAST channel from Hearst Media Production Group and Xumo. The Lucky Dog…
Tubi And Kickstarter To Bring Over 20 Crowdfunded Movies To Free Streaming Service
Tubi is already home to a varied catalog of rare finds, hidden gems, and somewhat strange titles, and the free streaming service will also soon be temporarily home to a…
DirecTV Adds Gusto TV to MyFree DirecTV, Unlocking More Free Culinary Content
DirecTV has now added Gusto TV to MyFree DirecTV, providing users of the free tier with access to more culinary content. The same content should also now be available to…
Four New Stingray FAST Channels Go Live on TCL’s Free Streaming Service, TCLtv+
Four new Stingray FAST channels have now been added to TCL‘s free streaming service, TCLtv+. The latest free channels provide TCLtv+ users with access to even more curated music content.…
Philo TV Customers To Lose T-Mobile Discount This Month
Philo TV subscribers receiving a discount through T-Mobile are set to lose that discount this month. While the exact date an individual subscriber will lose their discount depends on their…
2025 NFL Sunday Ticket Prices Confirmed, And It’s Not Great News For Returning Subscribers
YouTube has now confirmed how much an NFL Sunday Ticket subscription through YouTube and YouTube TV will cost in 2025. In addition to the updated pricing, YouTube also confirmed more…
Zone·ify Becomes First AVOD Service To Offer Free Gaming With A TV Remote
In partnership with ES3, Zone·ify has launched the ability for users to play free interactive games using their existing TV remote. According to the company, it is now the first…
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