

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.
Hulu Live TV And Fubo Merger Adding To YouTube TV’s Dispute With Disney
YouTube TV and Disney are currently locked in a carriage dispute that may see YouTube TV subscribers losing access to a variety of Disney-owned networks. While cost is obviously a…
YouTube TV Could Drop Disney, ESPN And Other Networks At The End Of October
YouTube TV’s current deal with Disney is due to end on October 30, 2025. If no new deal is agreed in time, YouTube TV subscribers may lose access to a…
TCLtv+ Adds More Horror Channels and Content, and in Time for Halloween
TCLtv+ users now have access to more horror content, including new FAST channels featuring thrilling, spooky, and supernatural content. The new addidions arrive just in time for Halloween. Key Takeaways…
LG Expanding Google Cast Support To Even More Hotel TVs
LG is making it even easier for guests to stream their own content to hotel TVs via Google Cast. Although many LG hotel TVs already support Google Cast, many older…
On-Demand Creator TV Content Now Available Through Plex and Xumo Play
Creator TV has expanded its presence on Plex and Xumo Play through the availability of an on-demand library. The expansion allows Plex and Xumo Play users access to a lot…
Comcast Is Rolling Out an Upgraded NBA Experience for Xfinity Customers
Comcast Xfinity customers are getting new features designed to improve watching NBA content, including live games. The upgraded NBA experience arrives just in time for the new basketball season. Key…
Verizon myPlan And myHome Customers Can Now Get a Discount on Fox One
Thanks to a new streaming perk, select Verizon customers now have the option of subscribing to the Fox One service at a discounted price. The new perk will become available…
Streaming’s Total TV Share Dropped For The Second Consecutive Month
Streaming ended September 2025 with a total TV share of 45.2%. Following the end of Streaming’s growth streak in August, September marked the second month in a row that the…
Hulu Live TV $65 Promotion Deadline Extended By Another Two Weeks
Disney has opted to extend a promotion which reduces the cost of a Hulu Live TV subscription down to $64.99 a month by another two weeks. Thanks to this extension,…
ESPN Select (Formerly ESPN+) Has Now Increased In Price
ESPN Select (formerly ESPN+) now costs a minimum of $12.99 a month. The increase is part of a broad round of price increases that Disney has now rolled out to…
HBO Max Basic with Ads, Standard, and Premium Plans Have All Now Increased In Price
Warner Bros. Discovery has increased the price of HBO Max. As the price increase affects all subscribers, those signed up to either the Basic with Ads, Standard, or Premium plan…
Following Latest Price Increases, Disney+ And Hulu Now Cost A Minimum Of $12/Mo Each
Disney+ and Hulu now cost a minimum of $11.99 a month each. The increases are part of a round of price increase by Disney that have resulted in the cost…
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