
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…
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.
Frndly TV and Local Channels: What You Should Know Before Signing Up
Before signing up to Frndly TV it is important to understand what you get and don’t get. Here’s what you need to know about local channels.
Fubo Now Uses AI to Generate ‘Instant Headlines’ From Live News Programs
Fubo has beta launched a new and first-of-its-kind feature that uses AI to generate ‘Instant Headlines’ from live news programming.
Peacock Ended Q4 (And 2023) With 31 Million Subscribers
Peacock ended the fourth quarter and 2023 in general with 31 million paid subscribers, an increase of around 11 million on the previous year.
Verizon Is Offering Netflix Premium And Starz For $25.99 a Month
Verizon is offering Netflix Premium and Starz for $25.99 a month. Compared to paying separately, the bundle offers a saving of $7 a month.
Philo Subscribers Have Never Experienced A Price Increase
While Philo has increased in price over the years, the company’s CEO recently confirmed existing subscribers have never seen their price go up.
T-Mobile Customers Can Now Redeem A Free Hulu Subscription — Here’s How
Eligible T-Mobile customers can now redeem a Hulu (With Ads) subscription, unlocking access to the entire Hulu on-demand library for free.
Netflix Confirms Plan To Retire Basic Tier, Beginning Q2
Netflix has confirmed that it now plans to “retire” its Basic plan, and will begin the process next month with Canada and the UK.
Netflix Ended Q4 (And 2023) With More Than 260 Million Subscribers
Netflix ended Q4 2023 with 260 million global subscribers, marking a good fourth quarter (and year in general) for the streaming service.
10 More Dallas Mavericks 2023-24 Games Will Be Available To Watch Free On WFAA
10 Dallas Mavericks games have been made available to watch for free over the air on WFAA, thanks to a new rights agreement with Tegna.
Netflix Will Be The Exclusive Home Of WWE Raw From 2025
WWE Raw will stream on Netflix next year. Considering its focus on becoming more involved in live events, this is a major win for Netflix.
Sling Launches First-of-Its-Kind Free DVR Service
Sling has now officially added a 10-hour DVR to Sling Freestream, announcing the change as “a first-of-its-kind, free DVR service.”
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