

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.
DirecTV’s Thanksgiving Free Preview Unlocks MGM+, Paramount+ And More
DirecTV and DirecTV Stream subscribers now have access to Cinemax, MGM+, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Starz as part of a Thanksgiving free preview. With these channels unlocked for Thanksgiving, they…
Get Hulu For 99 Cents Or Bundle With Disney+ For $2.99 (Black Friday 2024 Deals)
One of the best Black Friday deals is back again for 2024, offering Hulu fans a great way to save on the cost of a subscription over a full year.…
Netflix Partners With EverPass For This Year’s NFL Christmas Day Games
Netflix and EverPass Media have agreed a distribution deal for this year’s NFL Christmas Day games. The agreement ensures commercial businesses, including bars and restaurants, will be able to show…
Curiosity Stream Black Friday Deal: Save 30% On An Annual Plan
Curiosity Stream has now officially launched its Black Friday 2024 deal, offering new subscribers a 30% discount on an annual subscription. Considering Curiosity Stream’s Standard plan normally costs $39.99 a…
Paramount+ Black Friday Deal: Get ‘Essential’ Or ‘With Showtime’ For Just $3
Paramount+ has now launched its 2024 Black Friday deal, offering new subscribers the ability to sign up for just $2.99 a month for the first two months. It also doesn’t…
The Roku Channel Gaining Deep Google TV Integration
Roku is in the process of making it easier for Google TV users to find content available to stream via The Roku Channel. For starters, the Live section of the…
Fubo Adding 18 NBCUniversal FAST Channels to Free and Paid Plans
Fubo is expanding its FAST channel lineup again. With 18 NBCUniversal FAST channels becoming available, Fubo users are gaining access to more news, sports, entertainment, and Latino programming at no…
Max Black Friday Deal: Get 6 Months For Just $2.99 A Month
Max is one of a number of streaming services running a Black Friday deal this year. In Max’s case, new subscribers can get access to the entire catalog for just…
Peacock Black Friday Deal: Get 1 Year For $20 (Or 6 Months For $12)
If you’ve been considering signing up to Peacock, now is the time, as the streaming service is currently offering a great deal for Black Friday. At just $19.99 for a…
23 CBS FAST Channels Coming To TCLtv+, Unlocking Access To More News, Sports And Entertainment
Thanks to a new content deal between TCL and Paramount Streaming, 23 CBS FAST channels are coming to TCLtv+. The new channels will begin to be added to the TCLtv+…
DirecTV Walks Away From Dish Merger Over Debt Exchange Terms
DirecTV has decided to terminate its agreement with EchoStar that would have seen DirecTV assume control of Dish TV and Sling TV. According to DirecTV, the company is walking away…
‘Road House’ And ‘Shōgun’ The Most Watched On Google TV In 2024 (And ION The Most Watched FAST Channel)
Road House was the most watched movie from 2024 on Google TV. This is according to Google and its annual recap of the top entertainment trends of the past twelve…
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