

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.
A Strange World. DirecTV Is Now Giving Subscribers Credits To Try Fubo And Sling TV
Normally competitors, DirecTV is not only recommending subscribers try Fubo and Sling TV, but will also give subscribers a credit if they do.
Get A Full Year Of Criterion Channel For $80 With New ‘Fall Special’ Deal
Been considering giving Criterion Channel a try? A ‘Fall Special’ deal lowers the cost of the annual plan down to $79.99 for the first year.
Hulu Live TV Will Give You $30 Back If You Sign Up Now
It looks like Disney is trying to capitalize on its dispute with DirecTV by offering the option to save $30 on the cost of Hulu Live TV.
Roku Offering 30-Day Free Trials On Many Streaming Services, Including AMC+, MGM+, UP Faith & Family, And More
With Roku currently offering 30-day free trials on a wide variety of streaming services, you can test some new ones out for longer than usual.
A New Fubo ‘Triple Play’ Ad Format Is Coming To The Home Screen
Fubo’s ‘Triple Play’ ads are specifically designed for connected TV apps, and to increase the presence of a single brand on the Home screen.
DirecTV Stream Replaces ‘Best Price Ever’ Deal With Up To $60 Off Promotion
While not as good as the previous deal, DirecTV Stream is now offering new subscribers a saving of up to $60 on the cost of a live TV package.
All DirecTV Stream Live TV Packages to Increase in Price in October
All of DirecTV Stream’s live TV packages are set to increase next month, with the worst affected increasing by $10 a month.
Prime Video Inching Closer To Streaming Bally Sports MLB, NBA and NHL Games
Amazon is reportedly in “late-stage talks” to stream Bally Sports broadcasts of MLB, NHL and NBA teams, and from as early as next month.
New YouTube TV Subscribers Get Their First 3 Weeks For Free
Considering the standard free trial is only seven days, new YouTube TV subscribers can test out the service for three times longer than usual.
YouTube And YouTube TV Are Offering NFL Sunday Ticket Free Trials Again
Not quite ready to pay for NFL Sunday Ticket? YouTube and YouTube TV are once again offering a seven-day free trial to new subscribers.
Screensaver Ads Arrive On LG Smart TVs
LG smart TV users can now expect to encounter full-screen Screensaver ads across the Home Screen, LG Channels and the LG Content Store.
Curiosity University Now Available As An Amazon Prime Video Add-On
While not any cheaper, Prime members and standalone Prime Video subscribers can now sign up to Curiosity University as a Prime Video add-on.
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