

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.
Netflix Closed 2024 With More Than 300 Million Subscribers Globally
Netflix closed out 2024 with more than 300 million subscribers globally, resulting in a big increase on the year before. With 260 million global members reported for Q4 2023, the…
Streaming Hit Another All-Time High With 43.3% Of Total TV Usage In December 2024
Streaming accounted for 43.3% of total TV usage in December 2024, marking another record month for the category. According to the latest The Gauge data from Nielsen, overall time spent…
Sling TV vs YouTube TV Price Comparison: Which Is Cheaper?
Sling TV is cheaper than YouTube TV but YouTube TV offers access to more channels. Further complicating matters is the availability of add-ons, as they can drastically affect the price…
Shudder Annual Plan: Save On The Cost Of Streaming Horror Movies, Shows And More
Shudder‘s annual plan helps horror fans save on the cost of a subscription over twelve months. As long as the subscriber is sure they will want access to the streaming…
Philo Channel List: All the Paid Channels You Get for $25/Month (70+ and Counting)
A Philo subscription unlocks access to more than 70 live TV channels for as little as $25 a month. With services like Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV costing more…
NASCAR FAST Channel to Go Live on Tubi Later This Month
A NASCAR FAST channel is due to go live on Tubi later this month, marking the launch of the first NASCAR free ad-supported television channel. The NASCAR Channel will be…
Super Bowl LIX Will Be Available To Stream For Free On Tubi
If there weren’t already enough reasons to download the Tubi app, Fox has now confirmed that Super Bowl LIX will be available to watch on Tubi. As Tubi is a…
Philo Adds Another Optional Add-On, AMC’s ALLBLK
Philo has added ALLBLK as an optional add-on. With AMC’s ALLBLK now available, Philo subscribers can pay extra for access to more content, including more independent movies, nostalgic Black cinema,…
Sling TV Replaces ‘DVR Plus’ With ‘Unlimited DVR’ for All New and Existing Users
Sling TV has made a major change to its DVR, upgrading the paid DVR Plus add-on to an Unlimited DVR add-on. The previous DVR Plus add-on only provided subscribers with…
DirecTV MySports: All The Channels Included With The New Sports Package
DirecTV now offers a ‘MySports’ live TV package that brings together a selection of sports-focused channels and programming. By offering a bundle specifically tailored towards sports, the package can be…
DirecTV Launches ‘MySports’ Package Featuring 40 Sports and Broadcast Channels
DirecTV has now launched a new ‘MySports’ package to offer sports fans the option of a live TV plan that’s specifically focused on sports channels and programming. In total, subscribers…
Hulu Live TV Channels List: Everything Included With The Base Plan
A Hulu Live TV subscription provides access to more than 95 live TV channels, unlocking access to a good mix of live sports, news, and entertainment for $82.99 a month.…
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