
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…
T-Mobile Tuesdays Deal: Get 6 Months Of Apple TV+ For Free
T-Mobile is now offering customers the option to get six months of Apple TV Plus for free through its T-Mobile Tuesdays loyalty program.
Is It Time For An Annual Netflix Plan? How Much Would It Cost?
With the cost of streaming continually increasing, and more competition than even before, is it time for Netflix to introduce an annual plan?
How To Cancel A Frndly TV Subscription (Or Change Plans)
Ready to cancel your Frndly TV subscription or change your plan? Here’s how to do it through Frndly TV as well as through Roku and Amazon.
Netflix’s New ‘My Netflix’ Is a Shortcut To Everything You
Netflix has added a My Netflix section to its mobile apps to provide subscribers with a shortcut to content they might be interested in.
Paramount+ Review: A Tale of Two Subscriptions
Paramount+ is a good streaming service and most people will find value in paying for a subscription. However, and unlike many other streaming services, Paramount+ offers two very different experiences…
A Fox News and Fox Sports Technical Issue on Sling TV Has Been Fixed
A technical issue resulted in Sling TV subscribers losing access to Fox News and Fox Sports 1. The problem appears to have now been fixed.
DirecTV Stream Has Made It Easier to Cancel Your Subscription
DirecTV Stream used to require subscribers to perform an extra step to cancel their subscription, but that appears to have changed recently.
Sling TV Subscribers Get Kids Extra Channels For Free This Weekend
Sling TV’s Kids Extra add-on is free all this weekend but the exact channels you get depends on the live TV package you’re subscribed to.
Diamond Sports Now Suing Sinclair Over Bally Sports Debt Repayment
Diamond Sports Group is now suing its parent company, Sinclair. The lawsuit reportedly centers on an alleged early payment to JP Morgan.
DirecTV Stream to Start Charging $15.99 for Max on August 20
DirecTV Stream delayed increasing the price of its Max add-on for new and existing subscribers, but that is now due to change on August 20.
Frndly TV vs Philo: Which Cheap Live TV Service Is Best?
There are enough differences between Frndly TV and Philo to help make the choice between these two cheap live TV services a little easier.
New Sling TV Subscribers Can Save 50% On Their First Month
Sling TV is offering new subscribers a 50% discount on their first month, reducing the cost of one month of live TV down to as low as $20.
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