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.
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…
Consumers Plan To Save Money By Spending More Time At Home Streaming: Survey
With greater economic pressure looming, consumers might be considering ways they can save money now and in the future. One option consumers appear to be considering is staying home and…
Want To Try Mubi? You Can Get 4 Months For Just $4/mo Right Now
If you’re interested in trying another streaming service, Mubi is currently running a promotion which reduces the cost of each of the first four months down to just $3.99 a…
Streaming Reached Yet Another All-Time High With 44.3% Total TV Share In April 2025
For the third month in a row, Streaming hit an all-time high in terms of total TV viewership. The 44.3% share noted in Nielsen‘s April 2025 The Gauge report marks…
Streaming Bundles: The Best Deals Right Now
With the cost of streaming increasing each year, bundles have become a thing again. The good news is that these bundles can actually help you to save on the cost…
Walmart’s New $30 Onn Google TV 4K Plus Streaming Player Quietly Launches
Typical of new Onn device launches, Walmart has now released its latest Google TV player by quietly opening up sales on its website. However, for those looking to pick up…
Why Pay More For Live TV? 3 Cheap Streaming Services That Are Worth The Money
With live TV streaming getting more expensive, it might be worth checking out more affordable services. Here are three of our favorites.
Roku Is Offering A Free Month Of Apple TV+
Roku is now offering a free month of Apple TV+ to new subscribers. Similar to last year, Roku is offering the free month as part of its ‘National Streaming Day‘…
MyFree DirecTV Adds Lionsgate’s ’50 Cent Action’ FAST Channel
MyFree DirecTV has expanded its FAST channel lineup with the addition of Lionsgate’s 50 Cent Action channel. As this is a free channel, it is available to all customers who…
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