
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…
AVOD FrightPIX to Relaunch As Horror, Thriller and True Crime FAST Channel
The AVOD service FrightPIX is relaunching as a FAST channel and streaming home for creature features, zombies, thrillers, and creepy crimes.
DirecTV Customers Lose Cox Media Stations in Latest Carriage Dispute
A new carriage dispute has resulted in DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse customers losing access to 12 stations owned by Cox Media Group.
Did You Know Fubo Offers A 30-Second Fox Sports Free Preview?
30 seconds probably isn’t long enough to decide whether Fubo is the right live TV service, but you can watch a 30-second free preview of FS1.
Prime Video Watch Party Now Requires Host To Pay For Ad-Free Upgrade
Amazon Prime members and Prime Video subscribers can now only host a Watch Party if they’re paying for the new Prime Video ad-free upgrade.
MGM+ Subscriptions Through YouTube TV, YouTube, Apple And Roku Increase In Price
Following an MGM+ price increase, YouTube TV, YouTube Primetime Channels, the App Store and The Roku Channel have also increased their prices.
MGM+ Price Increase: Subscriptions Now Cost $7 Per Month
The price of an MGM+ subscription has now increased to $6.99 a month. Existing subscribers will begin paying the higher rate next month.
Netflix Releases 2024 Originals Teaser Video: Beverly Hills Cop, Squid Game, Umbrella Academy, And More
Netflix has a busy year planned for 2024, and the company has now provided us all with a new preview video of what’s ‘next on Netflix.’
Disney+ And Hulu Begin Cracking Down On Password Sharing In The U.S.
Disney+ and Hulu have both updated their service agreements to confirm they are now cracking down on password sharing in the United States.
Vizio WatchFree+ Gets New Information Screen With Option To Favorite Channels, Enable Closed Captions And More
WatchFree+ has received a new information screen with more options, including the ability to favorite channels and enable closed captions.
You Can Now Watch Philo On A Vizio Smart TV
The Philo app is now available on Vizio smart TVs, providing subscribers with another way to access and watch the live TV streaming service.
How Bad Are The Ads On Amazon Prime Video? We Took A Closer Look
Amazon recently introduced ads to Prime Video so we decided to take a closer look to see just how bad they are. Here’s what we found.
Byron Allen Offers To Buy Paramount Global For $14 Billion
Byron Allen has made an offer to buy Paramount Global for $14 billion. In total, the deal would be worth $30 billion in cash and debt.
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