What data sources do you utilise for your IP Geolocation?

Many leading IP Geolocation providers rely heavily on reverse DNS data to determine location details. While some IP addresses include textual records, this isn’t always the case. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) often create these records for internal tracking, sometimes incorporating airport city codes. While these can provide clues about the location of network routes or subnets, their accuracy is questionable. These records are typically manually entered by ISP staff, making them prone to errors or becoming outdated over time.

This method, initially developed by Digital Envoy, Inc., involves considerable manual processing and is protected under a US patent (6,757,740) granted in 2004.

At BigDataCloud, we believe reverse DNS data is far too unreliable to deliver precise results. That’s why we completely disregard DNS-related information. Instead, we’ve developed a groundbreaking, automated approach to accurately map the geographical areas served by network routers. This method eliminates the need for input from network operators, ensuring both precision and efficiency.

Our patented technology, protected in both the US and China, underscores our leadership in the IP Geolocation industry. It represents a significant advancement over traditional methods, providing unmatched accuracy and reliability.

To learn more about how our technology works, check out our blog post: The Next Generation IP Geolocation Service.