
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.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
Discovery Plus During Shark Week Is Just $0.99/mo For 2 Months
New users can currently sign up to Discovery Plus for just $0.99 per month (for the first two months) and stream all-new Shark Week shows.
ViX Plus And Acorn TV Are Free On Sling TV This Weekend
As part of Sling TV’s ongoing Freeview Weekends promotion, subscribers can watch ViX Plus and Acorn TV for free over the July 22-24 weekend.
ViX Plus Launches In The US, Costs $6.99 Per Month
After launching the free ViX streaming service earlier in the year, ViX Plus has now arrived and offers access to exclusive content.
Is There A Paramount+ Bundle? Yes, Here’s How Much You Save
The Paramount+ Essential or Premium plan can easily be bundled with Showtime, lowering the cost of both subscriptions in the process.
Netflix’s Q2 Subscriber Losses Weren’t As Bad As Expected
Netflix did see some subscriber losses in the second quarter of 2022, but they weren’t anywhere near as bad as had been previously predicted.
YouTube TV Could Have Been Called YouTube Air
YouTube TV has come a long way since its 2017 launch. What if it had been called YouTube Air? Would it still be as popular as it is today?
USA Network On YouTube TV: How Much It Costs And What You Get
YouTube TV is a good live TV option for any homes that are looking for streaming access to USA Network, but it’s not the cheapest service.
ESPN Plus Subscription Price to Increase to $9.99 per Month
The cost of an ESPN Plus subscription is due to increase in August 2022, with the price increase affecting both monthly and annual plans.
Sling TV Subscribers Can Watch Epix For Free This Weekend
All of Sling TV’s paid subscribers can watch Epix, Epix 2, and Epix Hits movies, shows, and originals for free over the July 15-17 weekend
How Much Is YouTube TV 4K Plus And Should You Upgrade?
The 4K Plus add-on is designed to improve the base YouTube TV experience, but it might not be a worthwhile upgrade for all subscribers.
YouTube TV Is First To Hit 5 Million Live TV Subscribers
YouTube TV doesn’t provide updates on subscriber numbers often, but at five million live TV subscribers it just hit an impressive milestone.
$0.99 Per Month Streaming Service Deals For Prime Day 2022
Amazon has dropped the price of a number of streaming service subscriptions down to just $0.99 cents for the first two months for Prime Day.
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