Plug-In Solution for ITU-Standardized Video MOS

Embed standardized video quality scoring into your own product — without building it from scratch.

For system integrators, measurement solution providers, and platform vendors who want to add ITU-T P.1203 video MOS to their offering. Our standalone Surfmeter module integrates via API into your existing platform, giving your customers standardized video quality scores.

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The Challenge

Building a standardized QoE model from scratch is impractical

Implementing the ITU-T P.1203 algorithm requires deep expertise in video quality research, access to the standard's specifications, and compliance with patent licensing requirements. Most measurement platforms resort to proprietary or simplified quality scores that lack industry recognition and comparability.

Our Approach

A ready-to-integrate, licensed P.1203 module

The Surfmeter P.1203 module is a self-contained software component that computes ITU-standardized video MOS from streaming metadata. Available as an API service or embeddable library, it handles the complete P.1203 pipeline: audio quality (Pa), video quality (Pv), and temporal integration (Pq) into a single MOS score. We handle the patent licensing — you get standardized scores in your product.

Key Capabilities

What you can do with this solution

Full P.1203 Implementation

Complete implementation of all P.1203 modules: Mode 0 through Mode 3, covering basic metadata to full bitstream inspection for maximum accuracy.

API-Driven Integration

REST API interface for easy integration. Send streaming metadata, receive MOS scores. No complex dependencies or infrastructure requirements.

Patent License Included

We are licensed implementors of the P.1203 standard. Your integration is covered by our licensing agreements — no separate patent negotiations needed.

Flexible Deployment

Cloud-hosted API, on-premise deployment, or embedded library. Choose the integration model that fits your platform architecture.

Proven in Practice

ISP Quality Benchmarking at Scale

“We are delighted to have AVEQ, a renowned expert in the field of video streaming analyses, on our team.”

Christoph Sudhues, CEO — zafaco GmbH

zafaco and AVEQ collaborate to establish new standards for measuring and optimising video streaming quality for broadband providers in the DACH region. Surfmeter’s QoE algorithms enable standardised quality ratings for international services like YouTube, Netflix, and TikTok, as well as national broadcasters and media libraries — based on ITU-T standards and the latest research. Together, they analyse IPTV streaming quality of leading broadband providers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in a complex test setup covering realistic end-user scenarios.

Results

Integrated Surfmeter’s ITU-T P.1203 QoE module into zafaco’s measurement platform
Deployed across hundreds of measurement probes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Enabled standardised video quality benchmarking for broadband providers across the DACH region
Results published annually in public comparative reports

Creanord, a Finnish provider of network quality monitoring solutions, wanted to extend their probe-based platform with video streaming QoE metrics. By integrating Surfmeter Automator as a measurement component, they added ITU-standardized video MOS testing to their existing network monitoring infrastructure.

Results

Integrated Surfmeter Automator for video quality testing on existing probes
Added ITU-T P.1203 video MOS to their PULScore network quality reporting
Expanded their platform’s capabilities without in-house QoE R&D

Ready to see it in action?

Get a personalized demo and see how Surfmeter fits your use case. It only takes 30 minutes.

Business Benefits

Real outcomes for your business

Ship Faster

Add standardized video MOS to your product without the multi-year R&D investment of implementing P.1203 from scratch.

Industry Credibility

ITU-T standardized scores carry more weight than proprietary metrics in operator RFPs, regulatory reports, and competitive benchmarks.

Patent Compliance

Our licensing covers P.1203 patent requirements. Avoid the complexity of negotiating directly with patent holders.

Focus on Your Core Product

Outsource the QoE scoring engine to us. Focus your engineering resources on what differentiates your platform.

How It Works

Integration in 3 steps

The Surfmeter P.1203 module is designed for minimal integration effort.

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Choose deployment model

Cloud API for simplicity, on-premise installation for data sovereignty, or embedded library for tight integration. We help you select the right option.

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Send streaming metadata

Your platform sends video streaming metadata (bitrate, resolution, frame rate, stalling events, codec info) to the Surfmeter module via REST API or library call.

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