
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…
YouTube TV Just Got A Price Increase (Base Plan Now Costs $72.99 Per Month)
New price takes effect today for new subscribers while existing subscribers will see the price increase reflected on their bill next month.
Sling TV Deal: Save $10 A Month For First 4 Months
Sling TV has now launched a new promotion which discounts the cost of any of its live TV packages by $10 per month for the first four months.
Paramount Shop Is The New Place To Get All Your Star Trek And Yellowstone Merch
Paramount has upped its merch game with the launch of Paramount Shop, a single store stocked with products related to your favorites shows.
FilmRise for Her Launches On Fire TV, Roku, Samsung TVs, And LG Channels
FilmRise for Her is a free streaming app that’s now available on a variety of platforms and devices including Fire TV and Roku players.
DirecTV Stream Adds Get TV And Daystar To Channel Lineup
DirecTV Stream has now added Get TV and Daystar to its channel lineup but it currently remains unclear which plans they are available with.
YouTube TV Bills Are Going To Stop Showing T-Mobile Discounts
The amount T-Mobile customers are charged, or save, is not any different, but the way their YouTube TV discount is applied is now changing.
Sling TV Adds New Picture-in-Picture Mode, iOS Widget, And Enhanced Sports Scores
Sling TV is now rolling out some new features, including a picture-in-picture mode, to make watching March Madness 2023 a little easier.
Official: Diamond Sports Group (Bally Sports) Files For Bankruptcy
Diamond Sports confirms it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, says Bally Sports RSNs will continue to operate as normal during the process.
DirecTV Sues Broadcasters Over Illegally Conspiring to Raise OTA TV Costs
DirecTV lawsuit claims Nexstar, Mission Broadcasting and White Knight Broadcasting illegally conspired to increase local OTA channel rates.
Internet Archive Is Full Of Movies You Can Watch For Free (And Without Ads)
The Internet Archive is a digital library that’s full of free movies, TV shows, and more, and they’re all available to stream without ads.
Best Streaming Players Under $200 (But Over $100)
More expensive streaming players tend to offer a more premium experience and additional features. Here are your best options under $200.
YouTube TV’s Multiview Is Coming To The Main YouTube App
It has been confirmed that the ability to watch multiple streams on the same screen at once will be coming to the main YouTube app as well.
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