Method for managing access by a playback device to segmented content

A management entity comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• at least one non-transitory computer readable medium comprising code instructions that when executed by the at least one processor configure the management entity to manage access by a playback device to a first segmented content comprising segments described in respective description files, wherein the managing comprises, following access to the first segmented content, requesting receipt of description files associated with the first segmented content at a given frequency and of description files associated with a second content at another frequency.

A management method implemented by a management entity device and comprising:

• managing transmission of description files associated with a first content that is broadcast in real time and comprises segments described in respective description files, wherein the managing comprises, following receiving a request to access the first content, transmitting both description files associated with the first content at a given frequency and description files associated with a second content at another frequency.

A management entity comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• at least one non-transitory computer readable medium comprising code instructions that when executed by the at least one processor configure the management entity to manage transmission of description files associated with a first content that is broadcast in real time and comprises segments described in respective description files, wherein the managing comprises, following receiving a request to access the first content, transmitting both description files associated with the first content at a given frequency and description files associated with a second content at another frequency.