
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…
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.
$15 For A Month Of Sling TV Is An Unmissable Deal
With the first month as low as $15, it is definitely worth considering Sling TV if you’re currently in the market for a new live TV package.
Maximum Effort Channel Coming To Freevee, Freestream, WatchFree+, and More
In addition to arriving on Fubo on June 20, Maximum Effort Channel will also go live on a number of other streaming services on the same day.
Latest Max Update Is Fixing Broken Dolby Vision On Apple TV (For Some)
If you’ve been using the Max app on Apple TV 4K and found Dolby Vision to be completely broken, updating the app might fix the problem.
BritBox Subscriptions Go Live on Xfinity X1, Flex and Xumo TV
BritBox subscriptions are now available on Xfinity X1, Flex and Xumo TV, providing Comcast customers with another way to stream British TV.
DirecTV Stream Might Start Offering Sports In 4K as Early as This Weekend
While not confirmed, it is possible that DirecTV Stream might start showing 4K content as early as this weekend, beginning with live sports.
Fubo To Add Maximum Effort Channel On June 20, And Ryan Reynolds Will Read You Bedtime Stories
Fubo will be adding Maximum Effort Channel to its channel lineup on June 20, as part of a wider multi-year deal between the two companies.
Hoopla Users Can Now Binge Hallmark Movies Now For Free For 7 Days
Hoopla has added Hallmark Movies Now as a BingePass benefit, making it possible to stream the Hallmark movies library for free for seven days.
Philo Is Testing A ‘Recent Channels’ Guide Section (Again)
This is not the first time Philo has tested a ‘Recent channels’ guide section. It’s also not the first time that subscribers didn’t like it.
Netflix Devices Limit: How Many People Can Watch At The Same Time?
Netflix subscribers can watch on a maximum of four devices at the same time but the exact number of simultaneous streams depends on the plan.
If You Missed Peacock’s $20 Annual Plan Deal, This Code Still Works
If you missed out on Peacock’s ‘Summer of Peacock’ deal, it is still possible to stream Peacock for an entire year and only pay $19.99.
Nexstar Philadelphia, San Francisco and Tampa Stations Switching To The CW In September
Nexstar stations in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Tampa are now scheduled to change over to The CW affiliates on September 1, 2023.
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