Network-Based Video Freeze Detection and Prediction in HTTP Adaptive Streaming

Given the popularity of HTTP adaptive streaming (HAS) technology for media delivery over mobile and xed networks, the clients Quality of Experience (QoE) for HAS video sessions is of particularly interesting for network providers and Content Delivery Network (CDN) operators. Despite that, network providers are not able to directly obtain QoE-relevant metrics such as video freezes, initial buering time, and the frequency of quality switches from the client. This