We are excited to announce that our recent paper, “On The Harmful Effects of Active Network Probing” has been accepted for the ICCCN 2023 conference. This research offers a thorough exploration of how standard speed tests, a prevalent method of measuring network speed, affect user Quality of Experience (QoE) during typical activities like video streaming and file downloading.
Our findings reveal that such speed tests can significantly prolong download times, increasing them by up to 88% in WiFi networks and 46% in cellular networks. Furthermore, they have notable adverse effects on video QoE metrics, especially bitrate, leading to an average reduction between 46% and 60%. We also investigated outcomes of single and double speed test scenarios, discovering that both variants impede QoE, with double tests causing more considerable disruptions.
Our research emphasizes the need for new strategies to mitigate the negative effects of active network probing on user QoE. It provides comprehensive insights into the implications of active network probing for user applications, contributing a significant step towards enhancing overall user experience on digital platforms.
Stay tuned for more updates as we present our findings at the conference.
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