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.
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John’s latest articles and guides.
What To Watch This Weekend: 6 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (June 27, 2025)
Another batch of new movies and shows are now available to stream at home, including Smoke, season four of The Bear, and the final season of Squid Game. To make…
The Crunchyroll App Is Now Available on Vizio Smart TVs
With the Crunchyroll app now available on Vizio smart TVs, SmartCast users have another option for streaming anime content. In fact, they now have access to one of the best…
T-Mobile’s Philo Discount Isn’t Disappearing Completely, But It Is Changing
As Streaming Better reported earlier this month, T-Mobile customers signed up to Philo, and in receipt of a $10 monthly discount, are in the process of losing that discount. Although…
Fubo Adds MeTV, MeTV Toons, And Other Weigel Broadcasting Networks
Fubo‘s latest multi-year distribution agreement has resulted in seven Weigel Broadcasting Co. networks being added to its channel lineup. The deal includes the popular MeTV network, providing Fubo subscribers with…
Spectrum TV Select Customers To Get Hulu At No Additional Cost
Spectrum TV Select customers are gaining access to another paid streaming service at no additional cost. The latest complimentary subscription will be Hulu, with Spectrum customers gaining access to the…
DirecTV Expands Sports, News And Entertainment Genre Packs With Paramount Channels
DirecTV and Paramount Global have agreed a deal that allows DirecTV to include a number of Paramount’s channels in its Genre Packs. The benefits of the deal take effect immediately,…
DirecTV’s New MyKids Genre Pack Bundles Disney, Nickelodeon And WBD Channels With Disney+
DirecTV has launched a new MyKids Genre Pack. The latest Genre Pack brings together a variety of family-first channels and content from Disney, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The new…
Monumental+ and Altitude+ Apps Now Available on Xfinity and Xumo Devices
The Monumental+ and Altitude+ apps are now available on Comcast‘s Xfinity and Xumo platforms. With the apps now available, Xfinity and Xumo device users now have another way to stream…
BBC Introduces Subscription Fee In The U.S. For News And Ad-Free Content
In a bid to generate more revenue, the BBC is introducing a new subscription fee in the United States. While the benefits of a subscription are expected to increase over…
MeTV Toons Is Joining DirecTV’s Channel Lineup at the End of June
MeTV Toons has reached another distribution milestone, as the Weigel Broadcasting Co. network is confirmed to be joining DirecTV‘s channel lineup next week. MeTV Toons is due to go live…
Tennis Channel Agrees Deal To Remain The Exclusive U.S. Home Of WTA Tennis
Tennis Channel has agreed a new deal with WTA Ventures that ensures Tennis Channel platforms will remain the exclusive home of WTA tennis in the United States. With the new…
Philo Adds Another 5 Channels to Free Lineup, Including HSN and QVC
Philo has added another five channels to its FAST lineup. As these are FAST channels, they are not only available to those paying for Philo’s live TV package, but also…
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