Enveu Media & OTT Glossary

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QoS (Quality of Service)

QoS measures the performance and reliability of video delivery networks.

What is QoS (Quality of Service)?

QoS measures the performance and reliability of video delivery networks.

Why QoS (Quality of Service) matters in OTT platforms

It directly impacts viewer experience‚ startup time, buffering, quality, and reliability. It influences engagement, retention, and perceived platform quality.

How QoS (Quality of Service) works in practice

Quality of Service (QoS) refers to network-level performance metrics such as latency, packet loss, and throughput. OTT platforms monitor QoS to ensure stable video delivery and consistent streaming performance.

Where you encounter QoS (Quality of Service)

You will encounter it in playback dashboards and player metrics, during live event operations, and when troubleshooting buffering, latency, or quality issues across devices.