
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.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
Sling User Profiles: How Many You Can Have, And How To Add Them
Whether new to Sling TV, or a longtime subscriber, here’s an overview of user profiles including how many you can have and how to add them.
Buffy And Angel Might Unexpectedly Leave Hulu This Month [Update: They’re Staying]
Every Buffy and Angel episode might leave Hulu at the end of the month, and it’s currently unclear if they are heading to another service.
Prime Video To Start Offering A $12 Starz-MGM Plus Bundle
A Starz and MGM Plus bundle will soon be available through Prime Video. Priced at $12 per month, it offers a savings of around $3 per month.
YouTube TV Officially Drops MLB.TV As Well
While YouTube TV had already confirmed it was dropping MLB Network, it was unclear how that dispute would affect the availability of MLB.TV.
Paramount Plus Has Already Slashed Premium Showtime Bundle Price
Paramount Plus has now lowered the cost of its Premium with Showtime bundle to $11.99 per month, the same price as the Essential bundle.
Streaming Accounted For 38.1% Of All TV Usage In January: Nielsen
Prime Video and Hulu (including Hulu Live TV) saw the biggest gains, while Disney Plus saw the biggest loss following the end of the holidays.
T‑Mobile Customers Can Get Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass For Free
T-Mobile has announced its latest ‘Season Pass on us’ promotion, but customers will have to wait another few days before they can sign up.
Pluto TV Finished 2022 With Almost 79 Million Monthly Active Users
According to the latest numbers from Paramount Global, Pluto TV finished Q4 and 2022 in general with almost 79 million monthly active users.
DirecTV Agrees Deal to Show MLS Games in Bars and Restaurants
Major League Soccer games will continue to be available to watch in various commercial establishments thanks to a new deal with DirecTV.
Confirmed: A Paramount Plus Price Increase Is Coming Soon
The cost of Paramount Plus Essential and Premium plans will increase in price later this year, and for both new and existing subscribers.
Paramount Plus Added 9.9 Million Subscribers In Q4 2022
Paramount Plus added 9.9 million subscribers in the fourth quarter, taking the total to 56 million, and the overall DTV total to 77 million.
Roku Q4: 70 Million Active Accounts, Roku Channel Reached 100 Million People
Roku has already announced 70 million active accounts, but it has now officially formalized that information in its latest earnings report.
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