

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.
DirecTV to Offer Multiview Election Day Coverage
DirecTV plans to test its own version of multiview beginning with coverage of the 2024 election. According to DirecTV, the new multiview experience will become available across DirecTV platforms on…
Peacock Ended Q3 2024 With 36 Million Subscribers
Peacock ended the third quarter of 2024 with 36 million paid subscribers. The latest subscriber update confirms an increase of 3 million subscribers on the 33 million reported for the…
Sling TV Subscribers Can Now Add Max To Their Live TV Package
Sling TV now offers Max as an additional add-on option. With Max available, new and existing subscribers can now bundle Max, HBO and Warner Bros. content with their live TV…
Roku Ended Q3 2024 With 85.5 Million Streaming Households
Roku ended the third quarter of 2024 with 85.5 million Streaming Households. The latest number represents an increase on both the previous quarter and previous year. As Roku closed out…
Walmart+ (With Free Paramount+) Is 50% Off Right Now (Early Black Friday Deal)
A Walmart+ subscription, which includes a free Paramount+ Essential subscription, is 50% cheaper than usual, making now a good time to consider signing up. Considering Walmart+ typically costs $98 a…
Samsung Confirms 88 Million Monthly Active Samsung TV Plus Users
Samsung has now confirmed its free ad-supported service, Samsung TV Plus, has 88 million monthly active users. Considering Samsung doesn’t typically release user metrics, this announcement provides a rare look…
LG’s Free Streaming Service Is Coming To LG’s Hotel TVs
In a bid to continue to build out its hotel experience, LG‘s free streaming service is coming to the company’s line of hotel smart TVs. Once available, LG Channels will…
Philo’s Latest FAST Channels Takes the Overall Number of Free Channels to More Than 100
Philo has added another seven free, ad-supported channels to its lineup. Following the addition of another six FAST channels last month, the latest batch takes the overall number of free…
Fubo Now Lets You Subscribe to Premium Services Without a Base Package
It is now possible to subscribe to select premium subscription services through Fubo without having to be signed up to one of Fubo’s live TV packages. Specifically, Fubo is now…
Bally Sports RSNs Are Now FanDuel Sports Network RSNs
Bally Sports is now FanDuel Sports Network. Diamond Sports Group and FanDuel announced a “broad, long-term commercial partnership” late last week that includes the rebranding of the collection of sports…
DirecTV Adds Another 8 Free, Ad-Supported (FAST) Channels
DirecTV has added another eight free, ad-supported (FAST) channels to its lineup, providing DirecTV and DirecTV Stream subscribers with access to even more entertainment content. The new channels are available…
Deal: Get Hulu Live TV For Only $59.99 A Month For Three Months
New subscribers can sign up to Hulu Live TV for only $59.99 a month for the first three months. The deal offers a good way to test out the live…
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