

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.
Streaming Ads Are Annoying, But Even Worse When Repeated After Rewinding
No one likes watching ads when streaming content, but the ad experience becomes even worse when ad breaks are repeated after rewinding. Even though signing up to an ad-supported tier…
Save Big On Disney+ And Hulu With Limited-Time Bundle Deal: $3/month For 4 Months
Right Now you can lock in four months of ad-supported Disney+ and ad-supported Hulu for just $3 a month in total. This deal is now live via the Hulu website…
Plex Adds A Variety Of NBCUniversal FAST Channels Covering Sports, News And More
Plex has added a variety of FAST channels from NBCUniversal. As these are FAST channels, they are free to watch, and the new additions cover a variety of genres, including…
Netflix To Exclusively Stream Taylor vs. Serrano 3
One of Netflix‘s next upcoming live events will be the third fight between Katie Taylor (24–1, 6 KOs) and Amanda Serrano (47–3–1, 31 KOs). The fight is due to take…
DirecTV And TelevisaUnivision Agree Expanded Multi-Year Deal, Including Free ViX For MiEspanol Subscribers
DirecTV and TelevisaUnivision have agreed a new multi-year deal. The agreement doesn’t only ensure DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse subscribers continue to have access to TelevisaUnivision’s portfolio of channels, but…
YouTube Launches Premium Lite In The U.S., A Cheaper Ad-Free Subscription
YouTube has now launched a new and cheaper ad-free subscription option for consumers in the U.S. to consider. The new Premium Lite plan costs just $7.99 a month, making it…
A New 65-Inch OLED Philips Roku TV Is Now Available Nationwide
If you are in the market for a new smart TV, a new 65-inch OLED Philips Roku TV is now available. Roku confirmed availability of the new model today, explaining…
DirecTV Removes Channel 104 (Entertainment 4K) From Lineup
DirecTV has opted to remove Channel 104 (Entertainment 4K) from its lineup. It currently remains unclear why the 4K channel has been dropped, but it was removed this month. As…
How Much Is Hulu? The ‘Standard’ And ‘No Ads’ Plans Explained
A standard Hulu subscription costs $9.99 a month but the exact cost can vary, depending on whether a subscriber wants to skip the ads or bundle with other premium services.…
Sinclair’s TBD To Be Rebranded As Roar Next Month
The TBD TV network is set to be rebranded as Roar late next month. Sinclair confirmed the change today, explaining that the rebrand will take effect April 28, 2025. The…
‘Friday Night Baseball’ Is Returning To Apple TV+ Later This Month
As part of its multi-year MLB deal, Apple has confirmed the return of Friday Night Baseball to Apple TV+ for the 2025 season. Two marquee matchups will be available every…
2025 Oscars Winners And Where To Stream Them Right Now
The 97th Academy Awards took place yesterday and the winners of the 2025 Oscars have now been confirmed. The big winner was Anora, with the movie taking home five awards.…
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