

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.
Streaming Services Are Increasingly Benefitting From The Creator Community
A new report highlights how content creators and influencers are increasingly helping streaming services to boost engagement and reduce churn.
Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network To Launch As Free TV Home Of New Orleans Pelicans
The new Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network will broadcast every non-national New Orleans Pelicans NBA game over the air for free.
Paramount+ vs Peacock: Which Is Best — If Only Subscribing To One?
Considering choosing between Paramount+ and Peacock? The differences between these two streaming services can make the decision easier.
tvOS 18 Is Now Available, Unlocking Access To InSight And More On Apple TV
tvOS 18 brings with it a number of upgrades and improvements for Apple TV, including the introduction of Apple’s new InSight feature.
CHSN Confirms Over-The-Air Channels For Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, And White Sox Games
After confirming the launch of Chicago Sports Network, we now know the OTA channels that will broadcast Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox games.
EverPass To Distribute Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football To Bars, Hotels And More
The new distribution agreement between EverPass and Amazon Prime Video begins with this week’s Thursday Night Football games.
How to Watch the Syfy Channel Without Cable: Cheapest to Most Expensive
At $35/mo, DirecTV’s MyEntertainment plan is the cheapest way to watch Syfy. While MyEntertainment can be a good choice when shopping for a live TV package that includes channels like…
NFL On Peacock 2024 Schedule: All The Games You Can Watch Live With A Subscription
Here’s an roundup of all the NFL games you can watch this season with a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription.
DirecTV And Disney Agree Deal, Lost Channels Immediately Restored
The new agreement in principle between DirecTV and Disney includes the ability for DirecTV to offer genre-specific options, including sports.
A DirecTV And Dish Merger Is Apparently Back On The Table
A merger would likely provide the combined entity with a much greater ability to negotiate with programmers in the future.
DirecTV Stream Adds Another 10 FAST Channels, Including Ax Men And Duck Dynasty
While popular Disney-owned channels remain unavailable on DirecTV Stream, subscribers have now gained access to more FAST channels.
Pluto TV Adds 4 New Spanish-Language Channels
Pluto TV has added four new Spanish-Language channels this week, and just ahead of the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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