
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…
Amazon Prime Video To Offer FanDuel Sports Network Add-Ons
FanDuel Sports Network RSNs, formerly Bally Sports RSNs, are set to become available as Prime Video add-ons after Diamond Sports Group agreed a multi-year deal with Prime Video. As a…
MyFree DirecTV: All The Live Channels You Can Watch For Free
Earlier this week, DirecTV launched MyFree DirecTV. The new and completely free service provides access to a wide variety of free, ad-supported (FAST) channels. Getting started with the free TV…
Max Subscriptions Are Now Available Through The Roku Channel
Roku users now have the option of signing up to Max directly through The Roku Channel. While subscribing through Roku won’t make the subscription any cheaper, it can result in…
Sling Freestream Users Can Watch Select AMC+ Episodes For Free
Sling Freestream users can now watch a selection of AMC+ episodes for free as part of an AMC+ Sneak Peek. While most of the free episodes are pilot episodes of…
Freevee Is Closing Down And Will Fully Disappear Over The Next Few Weeks
Amazon‘s free streaming service, Freevee, is shutting down. After denying reports earlier this year that the free streaming service will close down, Amazon has now confirmed that the plan is…
FanDuel Sports Network Confirms NBA and NHL Single-Game Starting Price
FanDuel Sports Network, the rebranded Bally Sports service, has confirmed consumers will soon be able to pay as little as $6.99 to watch a single NBA or NHL game. The…
Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Climbs To 70 Million Monthly Active Users
Netflix‘s ad-supported plan now has 70 million monthly active users. The number highlights just how important the ‘with ads’ plan has become and is likely to continue to be in…
Sling TV Closed Q3 2024 With 2.14 Million Subscribers
Sling TV ended the third quarter of 2024 with 2.14 million subscribers, resulting in a slight increase on the previous quarter and an even smaller increase on the previous year.…
DirecTV’s Free Live TV Streaming Service Is Now Available
DirecTV has now officially launched its new and free live TV streaming service, MyFree DirecTV. As explained last month, the new streaming service provides access to a variety of free,…
The Top 10 US Subscription Streaming Video Services In 2024, According To Parks Associates
Parks Associates has released its top 10 streaming services list for 2024. Based on estimated subscribers, Prime Video tops 2024’s top 10 US subscription streaming video services rankings. This is…
Early Roku Black Friday Deals Go Live At Walmart
Roku has kicked off some early Black Friday deals at Walmart, offering the option to pick up a new streaming player at a cheaper price than usual. However, unlike general…
20 James Bond Movies Are Now Streaming Free On Pluto TV
007 fans will be happy to know that 20 James Bond movies are now available to stream for free on Pluto TV. The movies are available to watch on demand…
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