
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…
NBCU Is Apparently Considering Launching A New Sports Cable Network
While the market is slowly transitioning away from the traditional cable and satellite experience in favor of streaming, NBCUniversal is reportedly mulling the idea of launching a new sports cable…
One-Third Of US Internet Households Subscribe To DTC Sports Streaming Services
According to new data, one-third of US internet households now subscribe to a direct-to-consumer sports-specific streaming service like NFL+, NBA League Pass, MLB TV, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass, Dazn, Willow,…
Paramount+ Confirmed As U.S. Streaming Home Of ‘South Park’
Paramount+ is set to become the U.S. streaming home of the entire South Park library. The arrival of the South Park catalog is part of an exclusive licensing deal between…
Comcast’s New StreamStore Makes It Easier for Xfinity Customers to Purchase and Manage Subscriptions
Comcast today launched StreamStore, a new one-stop shop that’s designed to make it easier for Xfinity TV and Internet customers to discover, purchase, and manage apps and subscriptions. According to…
EverPass App Launches On Xumo Stream Box For Spectrum Business Customers
Spectrum business customers can now make use of the EverPass app on the Xumo Stream Box. The launch of the new app makes it easier to access EverPass-related subscriptions and…
Sling Orange: Price, Channels, and Everything Else Worth Knowing
Sling Orange can be a better option than Sling Blue, so long as the channel lineup and the single simultaneous stream is enough for a home.
Peacock’s Latest Price Increase Kicks In, Raising Premium To $11 a Month
The latest Peacock price increase has now taken effect, raising the minimum cost of a Premium subscription up to $10.99 a month. As the price increase was confirmed last week,…
T-Mobile Customers Have Another Chance To Get A Free 2025 MLS Season Pass, But They Need To Hurry
T-Mobile Customers that missed the opportunity to get a free MLS Season Pass subscription earlier this year now have another chance. However, and similar to the first time around, the…
ViX Now Has More Than 10 Million Global Subscribers
ViX, the Spanish-language streaming service owned by TelevisaUnivision, now has more than 10 million subscribers globally. The updated subscriber count was confirmed during TelevisaUnivision’s financial results for the second quarter…
Get A Year Of MagellanTV For Just $30 (Or A Lifetime Subscription For $150)
If you’re interested in documentaries, you can currently get a full year of MagellanTV for as little as $29.99. For those absolutely sure this is the right streaming service for…
Fox Nation To Stream First ‘Real American Freestyle’ Wrestling Events
Thanks to a new deal, Fox Nation will be the exclusive broadcast home of the inaugural Real American Freestyle events. Led by Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Chad Bronstein and Izzy…
DirecTV Study Finds Customers Are Receptive To Pause Ads
A new study from DirecTV found that customers are generally receptive to the use of pause ads. DirecTV’s The Pause: Reaching TV Viewers During Can’t-Miss Moments study was conducted in…
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