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can be addressed individually provides certain opportunities as it allows for service customization on the network level, without impacting any other customers. As the access node for DSL access networks, the digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) plays a central role. In this paper, we show how intelligent packet drop discarding logic embedded in the access node can boost the video quality of experience (QoE) even for "simple" broadcast (IP)TV services and provide more efficient use of the bandwidth