
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…
NFL Sunday Ticket Subscribers Happy With Navigation, Multiview, Chat and Latency
NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers are said to be happy with the service, and in particular, user experience elements like multiview and latency.
Prime Video’s Ad-Free Upgrade Doesn’t Apply To Amazon Household Linked Accounts
Paying for Amazon’s ad-free Prime Video upgrade doesn’t allow other accounts linked through Amazon Household to watch Prime Video without ads.
Philo Rolling Out Fix For Crazy Fast Fast-Forwarding Issue
If you subscribe to Philo and noticed fast forward has been crazy fast recently, it’s a bug, and Philo is rolling out a fix for the problem.
YouTube TV Begins Testing ‘Build Your Own Multiview’ Support
YouTube TV has started testing a new ‘build your own multiview’ feature that lets subscribers better customize the multiview experience.
Suits Won Streaming In 2023 (Ted Lasso And Moana Also Among Most-Streamed Titles)
According to new data, Suits, Ted Lasso and Moana proved to be the most popular titles in their respective streaming categories in 2023.
Want To Watch The 29th MLS Season? Time To Sign Up For MLS Season Pass
The 29th MLS season starts in a few weeks and Apple is once again offering comprehensive coverage with its MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Prime Video: How To Upgrade To Ad-Free And Skip The Ads
All Amazon Prime members and Prime Video subscribers now see ads when watching Prime Video content. Here’s how to upgrade to ad-free.
Chicken Soup for the Soul And Fuel TV Partner Up With New Joint Venture
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and Fuel TV have partnered up and the joint venture is resulting in the launch of some new channels.
Amazon Prime Video Now Has Ads And It Costs $3/month More To Remove Them
Amazon Prime Video now includes ads and those wanting to retain an ad-free viewing experience now need to pay an additional $2.99 a month.
Cox Warns DirecTV Carriage Dispute Could Lead to Local Channels Blackout
Cox Media Group has warned DirecTV customers could lose access to CMG’s local TV stations as early as February 2, due to a carriage dispute.
YouTube TV Removes 48-Hour ‘Reduced Broadcast Delay’ Limitation
YouTube TV has removed the 48-hour limitation on its Broadcast Delay feature, making it possible to enable the setting on a permanent basis.
Sexy Beast Series Premiere Is Free To Watch On YouTube (No Paramount+ Required)
If you’ve been interested in seeing what the new Sexy Beast show is all about, the series premiere is available to watch for free on YouTube.
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