

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.
New ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Service To Launch Later This Month
Disney has now confirmed that the new ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming service will launch later this month. Once the service goes live on August 21st, sports fans will gain the option…
Disney+ Ended June 2025 With Almost 128 Million Global Subscribers
Disney ended the second calendar quarter of 2025 (Disney Q3 FY25) with 127.8 million global Disney+ subscribers. The update confirms an increase of around 1.8 million subscribers on the previous…
Hulu Ended June 2025 With 4.3 Million Live TV Subscribers
Hulu Live TV ended the second calendar quarter of 2025 (Disney Q3 FY25) with 4.3 million subscribers. The subscriber update confirms Hulu Live TV lost around 100,000 subscribers between April…
Verizon Is Offering Free NFL Sunday Ticket For The 2025-26 Season
Verizon is once again offering a free NFL Sunday Ticket subscription. Considering NFL Sunday Ticket costs $480 this year, Verizon’s offer is a great way to save on the cost…
Howdy Is a New Ad-Free Streaming Service From Roku, and It Costs Just $3 a Month
Roku announced Howdy today, its new streaming service. Priced at just $2.99 a month, Howdy looks to offer access to thousands of titles from a variety of studios. Along with…
Fox One to Launch Later This Month, and at a Reasonable Price
Fox Corporation today confirmed that its new streaming service, Fox One, will launch later this month. In addition to confirming the launch date, the company also confirmed exactly how much…
New Fubo Subscribers Can Save $30 On Their First Month Of Live TV (August 2025)
New Fubo subscribers can currently save $30 on their first month of live TV. The discount reduces the cost of the service’s base packages down to a minimum of $55…
TCLtv+ Adds Chinese-Language Entertainment With Jubao FAST Channel
TCL has added the Jubao FAST channel to its TCLtv+ lineup. The new channel provides users of the free service with access to a varied selection of Chinese-language entertainment. The…
Sling TV Subscribers Can Watch FXM For Free All Month Long
Sling TV subscribers can watch the FXM channel for free, and for all of August, thanks to the live TV service’s latest free trial. Technically, the free trial is being…
NFL Sunday Ticket Membership Now Includes Exclusive Offers On YouTube, Google Hardware, and More
Along with football, NFL Sunday Ticket season pass subscribers now get access to a selection of additional offers from Google and partner companies. In some cases, these offers unlock access…
YouTube TV Is Just $49.99/mo Right Now, And The First 21 Days Are Free
YouTube TV is currently down to $49.99 a month for the first three months. Considering a subscription typically costs $82.99 a month, new subscribers are saving $33 each month and…
Crank, Limitless, and More High-Octane Movies Now Streaming Free on Vizio WatchFree+
With August now here, there’s plenty of new movies and series to watch across streaming services. If you’re more interested in a month of high-octane movies, Vizio has you covered…
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