
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…
How To Watch The FA Cup Online In The US
Looking to stream any FA Cup matches in the United States? Here’s what you need to know including when and where to stream, and the cost.
Hulu Live TV Is Removing Boomerang From Its Base Plan
Existing Hulu Live TV subscribers will lose access to Boomerang on March 1st. The channel may already be gone for those signing up today.
Vizio Adds Quick Menu, WatchFree+ Shortcuts With Latest Update
Vizio is rolling out new features that are designed to improve the user experience and speed up the time it takes to navigate the interface.
Peacock Ended 2022 With More Than 20 Million Paid Subscribers
Peacock had a pretty good 2022 in terms of paid subscribers, finishing the year with around double the number it had at the end of 2021.
DirecTV Stream To Add The First TV In The Coming Days
After dropping Newsmax from its channel lineup this week, DirecTV Stream is now preparing to add The First TV channel to its live TV plans.
Bally Sports Owner Nearing Bankruptcy, Banking On New Service: Report
The owner of various Bally Sports RSNs is reportedly facing bankruptcy and banking on the launch of a new streaming service to fix issues.
YouTube TV Is Just $50 Per Month (First 3 Months) With This Code
New subscribers can already get YouTube TV for $55 per month, but this promo code lowers the monthly cost to just $50 for the first 3 months.
DirecTV Stream Subscribers Lose Newsmax Over Fee Dispute
Newsmax has been dropped from DirecTV Stream’s channel lineup. The carriage fee dispute also affects DirecTV and U-verse customers as well.
YouTube TV’s New Scripps Networks Deal Includes ION, Bounce & Scripps News
ION, Bounce and Scripps News are now available on YouTube TV. The revised Scripps Networks agreement also confirms Court TV is staying.
DirecTV Stream’s Live TV Plans Now Start at $75 Per Month
DirecTV Stream offers multiple live TV plans for homes to choose from and all of them have now been affected by the latest price increase.
Is Sling TV Just Too Expensive Now?
Is Sling TV finishing 2022 with fewer subscribers than in past years a sign that the affordable live TV service is no longer so affordable?
Netflix Ended 2022 With More Than 230 Million Subscribers
Netflix closed 2022 with 230 million global subscribers, an increase on the quarter and year before. UCAN results were a little more mixed.
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