
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…
TVision Subscribers Can Now Access TV Everywhere Apps & Websites
TVision Live and Vibe subscribers can now use their live TV credentials to access many network apps and websites.
Netflix Now Has More Than 200 Million Paid Subscribers
2020 was a good year for Netflix, with the service ringing in 2021 with more than 200 million subscribers.
Philo Doesn’t Have Local Channels, But It’s Still Worth Trying
Philo is an affordable live TV service, but one of the downsides is no locals.
Why Hulu (No Ads) Subscribers Still See Ads
Even if paying for the ad-free upgrade, there are still times when commercials might be shown on Hulu.
Discovery+: All the Networks Included with a Subscription
Stream Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Food Network, HGTV, ID and more with a Discovery+ subscription.
Philo: How Many Devices Can Stream at the Same Time
Philo subscribers can stream on multiple devices at the same time, but there are some limitations.
Locast Brings Free Local Live TV to Madison, Wisconsin
Locast kicks off 2021 expansion by bringing free local live TV to Madison, Wisconsin.
Peacock Premier League Replays for All Matches Available Again
After previously removing games shown on NBC channels, Peacock Premier League replays for all matches have returned.
AT&T TV Now No Longer Available To New Customers
After losing subscribers every quarter, AT&T TV Now is no more.
Roku Ended 2020 with More Than 50 Million Active Accounts
2020 was a turbulent year for Roku, but that did not stop the platform attracting even more users.
YouTube TV Confirms No Option to Disable Annoying Intro Audio
The new splash screen audio is not proving popular with subscribers and there’s currently no way to remove it.
fuboTV 2020 Preliminary Results Point to 545,000 Subscribers
fuboTV is now expecting a solid fourth quarter, following on from the solid quarter before.
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