
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…
Dish Loses 37 Local Channels In Dispute With Hearst Television
Dish Network has lost access to 37 local channels in 27 markets due to a dispute with Hearst Television over distribution rates.
Limited-Time Hulu Live TV Deal Drops Price To $50 — Just In Time To Save Before Price Increase
If you’ve been considering giving Hulu Live TV a try, now is the time, thanks to a new promotion that reduces the price down to just $50.
DirecTV to Provide NFL Sunday Ticket in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
DirecTV confirmed it will continue to provide NFL Sunday Ticket to residential satellite customers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Original Mi Box S Gets Upgraded To Android TV 12
Owners of Xiaomi’s original Mi Box S might have noticed that a new, and major, update has rolled out to their device over the past few days.
Horror Channel Screambox TV Now Available On Amazon Freevee
Amazon Freevee users can now tune in and watch Screambox TV, Cineverse’s horror-themed free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel.
Fubo Partnership Hopes to Improve Video Quality, Bitrate and Buffering
Fubo has struck a new partnership that aims to improve video quality, bitrate and buffering, while also lowering Fubo’s operational costs.
Disney-Spectrum Dispute Results In Charter Facing Class-Action Lawsuit
The dispute between Charter and Disney over Spectrum carriage fees for Disney-owned channels has now resulted in a class-action lawsuit.
Frndly TV Has Increased in Price, Plans Now Start at $7.99 a Month
Frndly TV has increased the price of all of its plans, resulting in the cheapest Basic package now costing $7.99 a month or $83.88 a year.
Disney+ Duo Premium Goes Live For Those Wanting To Save On Ad-Free Disney Plus and Ad-Free Hulu
Disney+ has launched its new Duo Premium plan, offering subscribers the option to save on the cost of ad-free Disney Plus and ad-free Hulu.
Comcast’s Hulu Stake Could Be Sold To Disney Sooner Than First Thought
Comcast’s stake in Hulu could end up in Disney’s hands sooner than first thought, after the two companies agreed to speed up the timeline.
Sports On Max Will Reportedly Be Free, But Only For A Limited Time
Max will add live sports later this year and subscribers won’t be charged an additional fee for a limited time, according to a new report.
Disney Plus Basic Is Just $1.99 a Month Right Now (Limited-Time Deal)
A new limited time deal drops the price of a Disney Plus Basic (With Ads) subscription down to just $1.99 a month for the first three months.
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