
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…
Locast’s Free Live TV Streaming Service Arrives in Iowa
Locast now offers residents in Sioux City streaming access to 20 local TV channels.
Apple TV+ Outpacing Disney+ on Subscribers, According to New Data
10 million more subscribers suggests Apple is doing something right.
Netflix Really Has No Intention of Showing You Ads
Ads require too much money and too much data collection, says Netflix CEO.
Netflix Hits 61 Million US Subscribers as Competition Heats Up
Is Netflix starting to feel the pressure from Disney+? It seems so.
You Can Now Download YouTube TV on the Sony PlayStation 4
PlayStation users finally have a replacement for PlayStation Vue.
Americans Paying for 3 or More Subscriptions Is on the Rise, Survey Finds
The US and Europe see continued rise in the number of SVOD subscriptions.
AVOD, SVOD & TVOD: A Simple Explanation
You’re going to hear these used more often so here’s a simple guide on what AVOD, SVOD and TVOD actually mean.
Here’s When You Can Stream NBC’s Peacock and the Cost
You’ll be able to stream Peacock for free with ads or go premium for more content.
Hulu Live TV Review: Great, But Not The Best For Everyone
Hulu offers a robust live TV streaming service, but it might not be suitable for homes looking for live TV at the most affordable rate.
AT&T TV NOW Adds Extra Stream, Boosts Cloud DVR Limit to 500 Hours
As long as you’re paying a minimum of $65 per month.
You Can Watch Hulu Live Away from Home (But Not on All Your Devices)
Watching Hulu live TV away from home is not an issue, but the devices used to stream the service outside the home network can be.
Streaming Led to Record Home Entertainment Spending in 2019
The latest data suggests streaming accounted for the majority of home entertainment spending last year.
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