
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…
Latest Starz Deal Drops Price To $3/month For 3 Months
A new Starz promotion drops the price of a subscription down to $3 per month for the first three months. That’s $9 in total for three months.
YouTube TV To Lose SNY At The End Of June
YouTube TV currently plans to drop SportsNet New York (SNY) on July 1, 2023, removing the ability for subscribers to watch live Mets and Jets.
Diamond Sports Now Wants To End Arizona Diamondbacks Deal
Diamond Sports Group wants to back out of its deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a move which would unlock other watch options in the future.
PureHD and Dish OnStream To Improve The Streaming Experience In Hotel Rooms
PureHD is using Dish’s OnStream platform-as-a-service to help improve access to streaming services and personal devices in hotel rooms.
LG’s New Hotel TVs Will Play Nicely With Your iPhone or iPad
AirPlay support on LG’s new commercial TVs will make it possible for hotel guests to connect and share content from their iPhone or iPad.
DirecTV Stream Subscribers Get MGM+ and Movies Extra Pack for Free All Weekend and Next Week
DirecTV is unlocking MGM Plus and Movies Extra Pack this weekend and all next week, resulting in a double free preview for subscribers.
NBC Sports Washington To Rebrand As Monumental Sports Network Later This Year
The change from NBC Sports Washington to Monumental Sports Network is not just in name. Instead, it is part of a much wider product update.
YouTube TV Testing Multiview Support For News, Weather, And More
YouTube TV has started testing Multiview support for news and weather, offering even more ways to watch additional content at the same time.
DirecTV 4K (Channel 104) Goes Live for Some DirecTV Stream Subscribers
Some DirecTV Stream subscribers have started noticing that DirecTV 4K (channel 104) is now available in the live guide on select devices.
Sling TV Subscribers Now Have Access To NewsNation Again
It still remains unclear what happened, but Sling TV has confirmed that the technical issue which started late last week is now resolved.
Frndly TV Is Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs in the US
With a dedicated Frndly TV app now available, Samsung smart TV owners in the US can now stream live TV from as little as $7 per month.
Netflix’s Top 10 Charts Are Now Ranked By Views
In addition to the total number of hours viewed, Netflix also now offers an estimated number of views for its most popular movies and shows.
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