

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.
Sling Launches $20 ‘Sling Select’ Plan With The Best Of News, Sports, And Entertainment
Sling has now launched a new Sling Select plan for consumers to consider. The new live TV package starts at $19.99 a month and promises access to best of news,…
DirecTV Officially Launches New ‘Mix’ Multiview Channels
DirecTV has now officially launched its new multiview ‘Mix’ channels. As Streaming Better reported last month, the company was previously testing these channels, offering subscribers the option to watch multiple…
Philo To Increase Legacy Subscriber Price For The First Time
Many legacy Philo subscribers are set to see their price increase in the coming months. This will mark the first time in the history of the live TV streaming service…
Sling TV: Day, Week & Weekend Pass Explained
Sling TV recently launched new Day, Week, and Weekend Pass options. These short-term subscriptions can be a good way to test out the live TV service before signing up on…
Fubo And DAZN Expand On U.S. Deal With New Multi-Year Partnership In Canada
Earlier this year, Fubo and DAZN agreed a new deal to distribute their owned-and-operated linear channels and content on each other’s platforms in the United States. Today, the two companies…
MSNBC Is Changing Its Name To ‘My Source News Opinion World’ (MS Now)
The MSNBC network is set to be rebranded as My Source News Opinion World, or more simply MS Now. The change in name will take place later this year. The…
What To Watch This Weekend: 10 New Movies And Shows Now Streaming (Aug 15, 2025)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including the Alien: Earth series premiere, Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest…
A New And More Powerful Apple TV Player Expected To Arrive In 2025
A new and more powerful Apple TV player is now expected to arrive later this year. While Apple has yet to officially confirm the new device, the existence of the…
Pluto TV Adds ‘Beyond the Gates’ FAST Channel
Pluto TV has now added a Beyond the Gates FAST channel to its lineup, providing users of the free streaming service with 24/7 access to the popular series. Although the…
Cineverse Ended June 2025 With Almost 1.4 Million SVOD Subscribers
Cineverse ended the second calendar quarter of 2025 (Cineverse’s Q1 FY 2026) with 1.38 million SVOD subscribers. The update confirms a 6% year-over-year increase in subscribers for the company. Terrifier…
Starz Ended June 2025 With 12.2 Million U.S. Streaming Subscribers
Starz ended the second calendar quarter of 2025 with 12.2 million streaming subscribers in the United States. This marks a decline of around 120,000 between April and June of this…
Hisense Launches Free Streaming Service With Over 200 FAST Channels
Hisense has now launched Hisense Channels, a free streaming service loaded with more than 200 FAST channels. The new service provides access to channels and content from a number of…
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