

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.
YouTube TV Predicted To Become The Largest U.S. Pay-TV Operator By 2027
YouTube TV is predicted to become the largest pay-TV operator in the United States by 2027. If proven correct, this will see YouTube TV overtake Charter and Comcast in the…
Tubi Is Rolling Out A Major Casting Upgrade For iOS And Android Mobile Users
Tubi is making it significantly easier for users to cast content from their iOS or Android device directly to a Fire TV device. Although this is already possible, Tubi’s newest…
DirecTV Adds ‘Sports Mix 2’ Multiview Channel For Internet and Satellite Customers
DirecTV has now added a new ‘Sports Mix 2’ multiview channel for internet and satellite customers. While the new Mix channel was originally announced late last month, users only gained…
Comcast Simplifies Xfinity TV Packages With New National Video Plans
Comcast has announced new national video plans. While not necessarily new in general, these video plans are designed to simplify the company’s existing Xfinity TV packages by making them, including…
YouTube TV To Offer A Variety Of Genre-Themed Plans, Including A Dedicated Sports Package
YouTube TV is about to get a lot cheaper thanks to the launch of a variety of genre-themed plans next year. Among the more than ten ‘YouTube TV Plans’ that…
Sling TV’s Weekend Pass Is Now A 3-Day Pass You Can Use At Any Time
Sling TV’s Weekend Pass has now been replaced with an all-new 3-Day Pass. While no difference in terms of the duration, the new pass option means it can be used…
Verizon Drops Price Of HBO Max For New And Existing Customers
Verizon is dropping the price of its HBO Max streaming perk for new and existing customers. Beginning next week, Verizon myPlan and myHome customers will begin paying the new lower…
Best Christmas Movies to Watch on Disney+ Over the Holidays
Disney+ offers a varied catalog of content making it a good streaming service for the whole family. When it comes to Christmas movies, Disney+ is also home to a good…
Cinema Trade Organization Issues ‘Major Threat’ Warning Over Netflix’s Warner Bros. Deal
A cinema trade organization has issued a stark warning against the deal recently made between Network and Warner Bros. Discovery. According to The Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA), the deal poses…
‘Superman’ And ‘The White Lotus’ Top IMDb’s Most Popular Lists Of 2025
With the year now beginning to draw to a close, IMDb has announced it most popular movies, shows, and stars of 2025. While Superman took the top movie spot, The…
Best Christmas Movies to Watch on Peacock Over the Holidays
Peacock brings together content from a number of brands, including NBC and Universal Pictures, all of which makes for a streaming service packed with festive content. Here are the best…
Paramount Attempts To Secure Warner Bros. From Under Netflix With Public Offer For All Of Warner Bros. Discovery
In an attempt to beat Netflix to securing a deal for Warner Bros., Paramount has made public its all-cash offer. The offer is not just for Warner Bros, but the…
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