

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.
Coach Prime Joins DirecTV’s Frank and Bobby In Latest Satellite-Free TV Ads
To further highlight that you don’t need a satellite dish to watch DirecTV, Bobby and Frank now have backup in the form of Coach Prime.
DirecTV Stream’s ‘Best Price Ever’ Deal Is Back For A Limited Time
If you’ve been considering DirecTV Stream, the live TV streaming service is once again offering its ‘best price ever’ for a limited time.
You’ll Be Able To Bundle Starz And BritBox Soon
With a Starz and BritBox bundle, subscribers will be able to watch Downton Abbey, Outlander, The Serpent Queen, and Vera with one subscription.
Starz Ended June 2024 With 21.3 Million North American Subscribers
Following a change to the way Lionsgate reports data, Starz ended the most recent quarter with 21.3 million subscribers in North America.
YouTube TV Adds ‘Filipino Plus’ And ‘GMA Pinoy’ Add-Ons
YouTube TV has added two new international add-ons, ‘Filipino Plus’ and ‘GMA Pinoy,’ and both are available at a cheaper price than usual.
Sling TV Ended Q2 2024 With 2 Million Subscribers (A Slight Increase)
Sling TV ended Q2 2024 with 2 million paid subscribers. A slight increase on the previous quarter but still down on the start of the year.
Fubo Prices: How Much The Pro, Elite And Premier Plans Cost
Fubo offers three main live TV base packages to choose from. Here’s a closer look at how much they cost, including the additional RSN fee.
Paramount+ Ended Q2 2024 With 68 Million Global Subscribers
The 68 million subscribers reported for the second quarter of 2024 reflects a loss of 2.8 million Paramount+ subscribers during the quarter.
TV5MONDEplus App Now Available on Xfinity and Xumo Streaming Devices
The TV5MONDEplus app provides access to a variety of movies, shows and more from the French-language entertainment network, TV5MONDE.
A Starz Subscription Now Costs $10.99 A Month ($1 Increase)
A Starz subscription now costs $10.99 a month for new subscribers. Existing subscribers can expect their price to increase early next month.
Fubo Add-Ons: All The News, Sports & Entertainment Channels You Can Add
Here’s an overview of all the premium networks and channel packs that can be added to Fubo’s Pro, Elite and Premier base live TV packages.
A New CNN Originals FAST Channel Is Now Available On Select Free Platforms
CNN Originals is now available to stream on select free platforms. The new FAST channel offers access to CNN’s original long-form programming
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