
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…
Diamond Sports Asks Court To Order DirecTV To Continue Paying Full Price For Bally Sports
Diamond Sports wants DirecTV to pay the full price for Bally Sports channels, even if the same channels no longer offer the same content.
Crunchyroll Launches 24/7 Anime FAST Channel on Select Platforms
Crunchyroll is the latest to launch a dedicated 24/7 channel, offering the option to tune in and watch select anime programming for free.
Save 50% On Peacock Every Month By Paying With World or World Elite Mastercard
Peacock and Mastercard have teamed up to offer World and World Elite Mastercard customers a saving of up to 50% on the cost of a subscription.
Samsung TV Plus Gains 10 New ViX Channels Thanks To Expanded TelevisaUnivision Deal
Through an expansion to an existing deal between TelevisaUnivision and Samsung, 10 new ViX channels have now been added to Samsung TV Plus.
True Crime Law&Crime Network Acquired By Jellysmack
The Law&Crime Network has been acquired by Jellysmack, a startup primarily focused on helping creators grow their online video businesses.
Sinclair To Launch ‘The Nest’ Broadcast Network Later This Month
The Nest is Sinclair’s new, free over-the-air national broadcast TV network. The Nest arrives later this month and will replace Stadium.
Monumental Sports Network Standalone Subscriptions Now Live, And Start At $20/month
New Monumental Sports Network subscription service offers sports fans another way to watch Washington Capitals, Wizards and Mystics games.
Best Prime Big Deal Days 2023 Savings On Streaming Players And Services
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is here and offers discounts on various products, including deals on streaming devices and streaming services.
Local Now Adds USA Today and USA Today Sports Channels
Local Now has added USA Today and USA Today Sports to its lineup, providing users with access to more news, entertainment, and sports content.
Nexstar Argues Disney-Charter Deal Is Good For Broadcast TV
Nexstar, the owner of many networks, commented on the recent Disney-Charter deal, arguing that it is a good thing overall for broadcast TV.
Frndly TV Adds Justice Central and AccuWeather Channels
Frndly TV has added Justice Central and AccuWeather to its lineup, providing subscribers with access to more crime and weather-based content.
Sling TV’s Somm TV Sneak Peek Lets You Watch Select Episodes For Free
Sling TV routinely offers free previews of premium networks, and the latest unlocks access to select Somm TV show episodes for free.
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