Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and devices for adaptive media service. In example embodiments, a base station determines a throughput estimate associated with at least one terminal device served by the base station. The base station sends an indication of the determined throughput estimate, directly or indirectly, to one of the at least one terminal device to enable the terminal device to determine, based on the determined throughput estimate, a way for processing a media segment to be received via the base station from an application server. In this way, the media service delivery may be adapted dynamically and efficiently.