

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.
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…
Local Now Adds More Than 20 News and Entertainment Channels From Warner Bros. Discovery
Local Now, the free streaming platform owned by Allen Media Group, has added more than 20 channels from Warner Bros. Discovery. The new additions unlock access to more free news,…
DirecTV Satellite Customers Can Watch Dog TV for Free for the Rest of June
DirecTV satellite customers now have access to a free preview of Dog TV. The free preview began today (June 24) and will continue through the rest of the month. During…
The ‘Paramount+ with Showtime’ Plan Is The ‘Paramount+ Premium’ Plan Again
The Paramount+ with Showtime plan has now been rebranded as the Paramount+ Premium plan. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because the Paramount+ with Showtime plan was previously called Paramount+…
Best Small-Town Horror Movies and Where to Stream Them Right Now
If you are like us, then you probably love a good horror movie. Specifically, a movie set in a small coastal village where a supernatural fog is taking over, a…
What To Watch This Weekend: 11 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (June 20, 2025)
Another weekend, and another batch of new movies and shows are now available to watch at home, including A Minecraft Movie, season three of The Gilded Age, and the new…
Get An Entire Year Of Curiosity Stream For $28 With This Limited-Time Deal
If you’ve been considering signing up to Curiosity Stream, the streaming service is currently offering a 30% discount on its annual plans. With this deal matching last year’s Black Friday…
WatchFree+ To Stream The Women’s Cup Summer 2025 Soccer Games For Free
Vizio‘s WatchFree+ will be the streaming home of this summer’s The Women’s Cup soccer games. As WatchFree+ is a completely free streaming service, these soccer matches will be available to…
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat to Launch Essence FAST Channel in Partnership With Sundial Media
Hartbeat, the company founded and owned by Kevin Hart, plans to launch a new Essence-branded FAST channel. The “first-of-its-kind” free channel is being developed in partnership with Sundial Media &…
TNA Wrestling Adds Free Tier To TNA+ Streaming Service
Good news for wresting fans. TNA Wrestling has added a new free tier to its TNA+ streaming service, allowing fans to watch a selection of content without having to pay…
Tubi Launches Program for Creators, Adds Creator Content to New Creatorverse
The free streaming service, Tubi, has launched a new ‘Tubi For Creators’ program in a bid to support content creators. As part of the same initiative, Tubi is adding a…
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