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Why is my Internet location always wrong?
If a website or service doesn’t use official information about your IP address to figure out where you are, then it’s possible you’ll appear in a different location on that site than your VPN says you’re browsing from.
Does your IP address change with your location?
Yes, your IP Address will change Even if you keep the same ISP, because you are moving to a new location, and different cables and connection method may be used, it is a very rare instance to keep the same IP Address.
Can IP address determine exact location?
What information does my IP address reveal? IP addresses do reveal your geolocation, but not your precise location like a home address and never your name, phone number, or other precise personal information.
Where does an ISP connect to the Internet?
Originally Answered: How do ISPs get internet? ISPs are connected to Multiple other ISPs thru fiber that is buried under the highways and laid on the ocean floor. The ISPs run a protocol called Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) on their routers. BGP decides which path to go to find the particular Internet server you need.
Why does my internet address location keep changing?
That’s because the IP address of “your” computer doesn’t belong to your computer—it belongs to the network you’re connected to. Your computer is just borrowing it for a while. That’s why you’d have a different IP address at a coffee shop than the IP address you’d have at a hotel on the corner.
Can you use Internet without ISP?
It is possible to connect to internet without ISP. Maybe you live somewhere where there are no ISPs because the infrastructure average cost is prohibitively high, or maybe you have a special case that requires that you be able to connect to the web without an ISP.
Can you get Internet without a provider?
Yes, it might be possible to get broadband without a phone line. The five ways you can access broadband in the UK are standard copper ADSL, fibre-optic, Virgin Media’s cable network, 4G or 5G mobile broadband and satellite broadband.
Why is my IP address at a location so far away?
Re: why is my IP at a location so far from me? the IP address has no effect on your speed and is just showing the line routing to a point of presence your speed could have varied for multiple reasons most likely line noise or increased noise margin caused by hub restarts /disconnections Re: why is my IP at a location so far from me?
How does the ISP limit the speed of my connection?
The technique changes depending on the hardware and software that the ISP has installed, and in accordance with how the ISP connects to you. Most providers use Sandvine’s products to throttle and/or limit the bandwidth speeds and usage allocated to customers.
What is the closest public IP address to my location?
So your public IP address will not reflect your true location, and cannot be relied upon. Your first choice POP site would normally be the closest, but if that is carrying too much traffic, like during peak time, you would be routed elsewhere.
Is your ISP spying on You?
Yes, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) is likely spying on your web browsing, and yes, DuckDuckGo can help you significantly cut down on their ability to spy on you. Your ISP is the company that gets you onto the Internet – your home Internet or mobile data provider.