
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…
Roku Closed Q3 2023 With 75.8 Million Active Accounts
Roku closed out the third quarter of the year with 75.8 million active accounts, marking another quarter of account growth for the company.
You Can Now Listen to an Audio-Only Version of Fox Weather on Audacy
Fans of Fox Weather can now listen to an audio-only version of the live channel, thanks to an expansion of its partnership with Audacy.
Netflix Is Adding Downloads And Ad-Free Binge Episodes To Standard with Ads Plan
Netflix is improving the Standard with ads plan by adding the ability to download titles and watch ad-free episodes during a binge session.
YouTube Cuts The Price Of NFL Sunday Ticket In Half
YouTube has now cut the price of NFL Sunday Ticket in half, reducing the cost of the Sunday football subscription down to as low as $174.
Newsmax+ Costs $4.99 a Month And Replaces Free Newsmax Channel
Newsmax is launching a paid subscription service, Newsmax+. As part of the launch, the free Newsmax channel will no longer be available.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Breaks Most-Watched Peacock Record
Five Nights at Freddy’s is off to a good start on Peacock. It is officially now the most-watched Peacock title in the opening 5 days.
Philo Adds MeTV+, Movies!, And Confess by Nosey Live Channels
Philo has expanded its channel lineup for the second time in a month with the addition of the MeTV+, Movies!, and Confess by Nosey channels.
Top 10 US Subscription Streaming Video Services In 2023, According To Parks Associates
The updated list of top 10 US subscription streaming video services shows there wasn’t much change at the top, or in 2023 in general.
Fubo Partners With TiiCKER to Offer 20% Discount and Other Investor Perks
Fubo has partnered with TiiCKER to offer a number of rewards to investors, including a 20% discount on the first month of its Pro package.
A Widespread Outage Is Preventing Bally Sports Users From Accessing App
Bally Sports is currently experiencing a technical issue which appears to prevent subscribers from logging in to the app and watching live.
Vidgo Has Been Down For An Entire Month Now, And Problems Continue To Surface
Vidgo has been down for an entire month now. While subscribers continue to wait for service to be restored, new problems continue to surface.
Golf Nation FAST Channel Now Available on Vizio’s WatchFree+
The Golf Nation FAST channel is now available on WatchFree+, offering Vizio TV users the option to watch more golf-related content for free.
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