
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…
Paramount+ Review: A Tale of Two Subscriptions
Paramount+ is a good streaming service and most people will find value in paying for a subscription. However, and unlike many other streaming services, Paramount+ offers two very different experiences…
A Fox News and Fox Sports Technical Issue on Sling TV Has Been Fixed
A technical issue resulted in Sling TV subscribers losing access to Fox News and Fox Sports 1. The problem appears to have now been fixed.
DirecTV Stream Has Made It Easier to Cancel Your Subscription
DirecTV Stream used to require subscribers to perform an extra step to cancel their subscription, but that appears to have changed recently.
Sling TV Subscribers Get Kids Extra Channels For Free This Weekend
Sling TV’s Kids Extra add-on is free all this weekend but the exact channels you get depends on the live TV package you’re subscribed to.
Diamond Sports Now Suing Sinclair Over Bally Sports Debt Repayment
Diamond Sports Group is now suing its parent company, Sinclair. The lawsuit reportedly centers on an alleged early payment to JP Morgan.
DirecTV Stream to Start Charging $15.99 for Max on August 20
DirecTV Stream delayed increasing the price of its Max add-on for new and existing subscribers, but that is now due to change on August 20.
Frndly TV vs Philo: Which Cheap Live TV Service Is Best?
There are enough differences between Frndly TV and Philo to help make the choice between these two cheap live TV services a little easier.
New Sling TV Subscribers Can Save 50% On Their First Month
Sling TV is offering new subscribers a 50% discount on their first month, reducing the cost of one month of live TV down to as low as $20.
Roku Devices Purchased In July Come With 2 Free Months Of MLS Season Pass
If you buy a Roku device in July, or already did purchase one this month, then you should be eligible for two free months of MLS Season Pass.
Sign Up To DirecTV Stream On Fire TV and Get a Free $50 Amazon Gift Card
If you’re considering giving DirecTV Stream a try, you can currently get a free $50 Amazon gift card by signing up on a Fire TV device.
Individual And Student YouTube Premium Plans Now Cost More
The price increase is already live for new YouTube Premium Individual and Student subscribers, and will impact existing subscribers as well.
Viaplay To Shut Down Streaming Service In The US
Viaplay confirmed the US side of its streaming business is set to close down. The change is part of a wide range of cost-cutting measures.
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