

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.
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…
Telemundo Launches ‘Telemundo Deportes Ahora’ Spanish-language Sports FAST Channel
Telemundo has now launched a new Spanish-language FAST channel in the U.S. The Telemundo Deportes Ahora channel provides access to a variety of sports content for free. Viewers can expect…
More Channels Added to MyFree DirecTV Today, and Even More Coming Later This Month
DirecTV has added three new FAST channels to its MyFree DirecTV lineup. As these are FAST channels, the new additions are available to both free and paid users. More channels…
Tubi Expanding Creator Content Collection With MrBeast, CelinaSpookyBoo, and More
Tubi is expanding its collection of creator content. Earlier this year, Tubi announced its new Tubi for Creators program as a way to support content creators and bring more content…
HBO Max To Add More Anime And Live Action Films Through Deal With GKIDS
A number of additional adult animated and live action films are set to be added to the HBO Max catalog over the next year. The new arrivals are the result…
Is There A Sling TV Student Discount? Yes, Here’s How To Save On The Cost Of Live TV
If you’re a student, you can actually save on the cost of Sling TV. Similar to many other streaming services, Sling TV offers a student discount. Here’s a closer look…
Xfinity’s New ‘World Soccer Ticket’ Is a Custom-Built Package for Soccer Fans
Comcast has launched a new World Soccer Ticket package for Xfinity customers. And with more than 1,500 matches available, the $85/mo package is custom built for soccer fans. In total,…
You Can Watch ‘Upload’ Seasons 1, 2 and 3 For Free Right Now On YouTube
If you haven’t checked out Upload yet, now might be the time to give the Amazon Original series a try, as the first three seasons are available to stream for…
NFL RedZone On YouTube TV: How Much It Costs And Getting Started
While NFL RedZone is not included with YouTube TV’s base plan, the channel can be added at an additional cost, and via two different add-ons.
Dish TV Packages To Increase In Price In September 2025
The cost of Dish‘s live TV packages are increasing in price again. The 2025/2026 price increase was announced yesterday and takes effect beginning September 11, 2025. In general, the price…
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