
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…
WWE NXT Is Moving To The CW Network Next Year
The CW has been on a sports splurge in recent months and its latest deal sees the network becoming the official broadcast home to WWE NXT.
Philo Adds 10 More FAST Channels, And They’re All From AMC Networks
Philo continues to add more FAST channels to its lineup, with the latest 10 free channels all coming from the house of AMC Networks.
United Soccer League Coming To CBS, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network
Paramount Global is expanding its soccer coverage by bringing United Soccer League matches to CBS, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Hulu And YouTube TV Join The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition
Hulu and YouTube TV join the Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition, an advocacy group dedicated to maintaining streaming choice and competition.
Vizio’s WatchFree+ Now Offers 275+ Channels, 15,000+ On-Demand Movies And Shows
Vizio’s WatchFree+ has expanded once again, thanks to new deals with BBC Studios, Magnolia Pictures and Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Bally Sports RSN Deal Agreed With NBA Through Rest Of The Season
A deal between Diamond Sports Group and the NBA ensures games will continue to be shown locally on Bally Sports for the rest of the season.
PlayersTV FAST Channel Goes Live On Amazon’s Prime Video And Freevee
PlayersTV is now available on Amazon’s Prime Video and Freevee streaming services, offering even more ways to watch the live FAST channel.
Detroit’s WMYD-TV Set To Become CW Affiliate Next Week
WMYD-TV (TV20) in Detroit is all set to become a CW affiliate on Monday, Nov. 13, thanks to a new agreement between The CW Network and Scripps.
Bally Sports Providing 7-Day Credits To Customers Impacted By Outage
Bally Sports is providing a seven-day credit to customers impacted by a technical issue that plagued the service throughout last week.
DirecTV Stream Launches ‘Best Deals of 2023’ After Increasing Prices
DirecTV Stream has launched its “best deals of 2023”, offering big discounts when bundling the Sports Pack add-on with any live TV base plan.
Sling TV Ended Q3 2023 With 2.12 Million Subscribers
Sling TV ended Q3 with 2.12 million subscribers. While an increase on the previous quarter, the number is far below 2022’s Q3 total.
Bally Sports App Issues Continue, Company ‘Actively Issuing’ Credits
It seems the problems with the Bally Sports app are not over yet, and it remains unclear if and when a permanent solution will be found.
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