
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…
Utah Jazz Confirms Next Season’s OTA and DTC Streaming Plan
Utah Jazz has confirmed its over-the-air and streaming plans for the 2023-24 NBA season and they don’t include a regional sports network.
Vizio Users Can Watch Select AMC Episodes For Free (And Save 50% On AMC+)
Vizio TV users can save 50% on AMC+ for the first two months. They can also watch select episodes of AMC shows for free before signing up.
T-Mobile’s $2 Starz Deal Is Back — But Only For A Limited Time
Considering the price of a Starz subscription is set to increase next week, this $2 deal is a pretty good way to save on the monthly cost.
Yes Network Adds Live Stats To Apple TV, Fire TV and Google TV Apps
Yes Network is adding Live Stats to select connected devices. The new single-screen interactive feature will first be available later today.
Streaming Accounted For 36.4% Of TV Usage In May 2023
While streaming saw an increase in market share compared to April, total TV usage in general was down both on a monthly and yearly basis.
Sling TV Has Been Dealing With A NewsNation Issue Since Late Last Week
NewsNation started experiencing technical difficulties on Sling TV late last week and subscribers are still unable to watch the news channel.
Does YouTube TV Have Tennis Channel? Yes, But It Costs Extra
While YouTube TV does offer a varied live TV base plan, some channels are only available through add-ons, and Tennis Channel is one of them.
Fubo Testing Split-Screen Support On Amazon Fire TV and Android TV
Splitscreen Beta allows Fubo subscribers with Amazon Fire TV and Android TV devices to watch two events at the same time on the one screen.
Frndly TV Review: Is the $9 Live TV Service Worth It?
Frndly TV is designed to be an affordable live TV streaming service, and with plans starting at just $8.99/mo, it is significantly cheaper than most others. However, that cheaper price…
Some YouTube TV Zen Moments Are Now Sponsored Zen Moments
YouTube TV has started accepting sponsorships for its ‘Enjoy the Zen’ moments, effectively turning the popular break from ads into ads.
Sling TV’s Comedy Extra Add-On Is Now Entertainment Extra
Sling TV has quietly rebranded its Comedy Extra add-on as an Entertainment Extra add-on. Other than the name, not much else has changed.
New Sling TV Users Can Get a Free Month of Entertainment Extra To Watch 1883
Starting this weekend, 1883 is available to watch on Paramount Network and Sling TV is celebrating with a free month of Entertainment Extra.
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