

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.
Latest DirecTV Free Preview Unlocks Access To MGM+
Thanks to a new free preview, DirecTV customers and DirecTV Stream subscribers now have access to MGM+, MGM+ Hits and MGM+ Marquee.
Xfinity Rewarding Customers With Free Movies To Keep, Beginning With Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Xfinity is rewarding customers with a free movie each week over the next month, as part of this year’s ‘Summer of Movies’ campaign.
Philo’s New Core Package Includes AMC+ At No Additional Cost
Philo’s new Philo Core package includes AMC+, unlocking access to a wealth of content from AMC, IFC Films Unlimited, Shudder and Sundance Now.
Philo’s Base Plan Increases In Price, Now Costs $28 A Month
Philo’s base package has now increased by $3 a month. As Philo announced the price increase last month, it is not a sudden price hike.
Fubo Is Now Available To Download On Apple Vision Pro
Prior to the launch of Vision Pro, Apple confirmed a number of streaming services would support visionOS, and the list included Fubo.
Mattel’s New ‘Barbie and Friends’ FAST Channel Is Now Live on Samsung TV Plus
After previously confirming a new ‘Barbie and Friends’ FAST channel was coming, the free channel is now available to watch on Samsung TV Plus.
Paramount Merger Talks With Skydance Are Now Officially Over
A deal to finalize the Paramount-Skydance merger won’t be happening after discussions between the two companies formerly came to an end.
MLB TV Father’s Day Sale Knocks 50% Off The Price
With Father’s Day just around the corner, MLB.TV has launched a limited-time deal that cuts the price of All Teams and Single Team plans in half.
French Open Available To Watch On TNT And Max In The U.S. From Next Year
Warner Bros. Discovery and TNT Sports have agreed a deal with the French Tennis Federation to bring the French Open to TNT and Max from next year.
FloCollege NCAA Streaming Platform To Launch Later This Year
The new FloCollege streaming platform is set to become a single destination for Division I, II and III live events and editorial coverage.
Did You Know The First Roku Player Was A Netflix Player?
Roku might be one of the most popular streaming player brands, but the first Roku was originally intended to be Netflix’s streaming player.
What Is DirecTV Stream? Plans, Channels, Features And Downside Explained
Considering giving DirecTV Stream a try? Here’s everything we think you should know, including the cost, plans, channels and downside.
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