IP Location Lookup Tool

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AS43256 (Global Broadband Solution Inc)
Global Broadband Solution Inc
Threat 0

217.171.93.2

Geolocation Info

IP

217.171.93.2

Hostname

2.93.171.217.as43256.net

City

Kinshasa

District / County

Kinshasa

State Code

CD-KN

State / Province

Kinshasa

Country Name

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Country Name Official

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Country Capital

Kinshasa

Country Code (ISO-2)

CD

Country Code (ISO-3)

COD

Country Flag

Flag link

Coordinates

-4.31046, 15.28932

Continent Name

Africa

Continent Code

AF

Geoname ID

10101911

ZipCode

N/A

Is EU?

false

Country Emoji

🇨🇩

Network Info

Connection Type

N/A

ASN

AS Number

AS43256

Organization

Global Broadband Solution Inc

Country

US

ASN Name

KIN-AS

Type

BUSINESS

Domain

corp.gbs.cd

Date Allocated

2007-07-04

Allocation Status

allocated

IPv4 Routes

16

IPv6 Routes

6

RIR

RIPE

Company

Name

Global Broadband Solution Inc

Regional Overview

Calling Code

+243

Languages

fr-CD, ln, kg

Country TLD

.cd

Currency Info

Currency Code

CDF

Currency Name

Congolese Franc

Currency Symbol

FC

Exchange Rate

CDF

Security Info

Threat Score

0

Is Tor

false

Is Proxy

false

Proxy Type

N/A

Proxy Provider

N/A

Is Anonymous

false

Is Known Attacker

false

Is Bot

false

Is Spam

false

Is Cloud Provider

false

Cloud Provider

N/A

Abuse Info

Route

217.171.80.0/20

Country

CD

Handle

AR14178-RIPE

Name

Abuse-C Role

Organization

N/A

Role

abuse

Kind

group

Address

Global Broadband Solution Daniel Vanderstraete Waterloo Park, Dr?ve Richelle, 161 bte 52 B?timent j B-1410 Waterloo Brussels BELGIUM

Emails

noc@corp.gbs.cd

Phone Numbers

+243808808808

TimeZone Info

Name

Africa/Kinshasa

Offset

1

Offset With DST

1

Current Time

2025-11-21 21:04:07.865+0100

Current Time Unix

1.763755447865E9

Is DST

false

DST Savings

0

DST Exists

false

DST Start

N/A

DST End

N/A

UserAgent Info

Name

ClaudeBot

Type

Robot

Version

1.0

Version Major

1

Device

Name

Anthropic ClaudeBot

Type

Robot

Brand

Anthropic

Cpu

Unknown

Engine

Name

ClaudeBot

Type

Robot

Version

1.0

Version Major

1

Operating System

Name

Cloud

Type

Cloud

Version

??

Version Major

??

Advanced Response 
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    "confidence" : "medium",
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    "is_eu" : false,
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    "geoname_id" : "10101911",
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  },
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    "phone_numbers" : [ "+243808808808" ]
  },
  "time_zone" : {
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    "offset_with_dst" : 1,
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    "dst_savings" : 0,
    "dst_exists" : false,
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}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your IP address is the unique number assigned to your device when it connects to the internet. It's like your device's "digital address." You can see your public IP address displayed at the top of this page.
An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a numeric label every device gets when online. It functions like a mailing address for your device, allowing data to know where to go. For example, 192.168.1.1 is an IP address. IP addresses let computers, smartphones, and other devices send and receive information on the internet.
A public IP address is the outward-facing address provided by your Internet Service Provider – it's how websites and services see your device on the internet. In contrast, a private IP address is used inside your home/office network (assigned by your router to your phone, laptop, etc.). Private IPs (often starting with 192.168 or 10.x.x.x) are not reachable directly from the internet; public IPs are how your network as a whole is identified online.
Your public IP is easy to find – you're looking at it right now at the top of this page. If you need your private IP (local network IP) on a device, here's how: On Windows, you can run the ipconfig command in Command Prompt or check your network adapter details. On Mac, go to System Preferences > Network and look for the IP next to your connected interface. On mobile devices, check the Wi-Fi settings for the network you're on – it will show an IP address. These steps will show the private IP your router has given your device.
Simply knowing your IP address is usually not enough to hack you. An IP by itself only reveals your general location and ISP, not any passwords or direct access. However, attackers could target your IP with things like DDoS attacks (overwhelming your connection) or try to exploit open ports if your system is vulnerable. It's important to have a good firewall and keep your system updated. Generally, as long as you haven't exposed unsafe services to the internet and you use a router (which acts as a firewall), your risk of being "hacked" just via IP is very low
IPv4 and IPv6 are two versions of IP addresses. IPv4 is the older format (e.g., 203.0.113.45) and uses 32- bit numbers, allowing about 4.3 billion addresses total. IPv6 is the newer format (e.g., 2001:0db8::68) and uses 128-bit numbers, providing trillions upon trillions of addresses. IPv6 was introduced to ensure we don't run out of IP addresses and also includes improvements in efficiency and security. Many devices now support both IPv4 and IPv6.
Your IP address can reveal general information such as the city/region and country you're in, and the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). For example, it might show "New York, USA – Verizon Fios". However, it does not expose your exact home address or personal identity on its own. Websites use IP data for location-based services or to tailor content, but they can't get your name or precise location just from the IP.
It's normal for your public IP address to change periodically. Most ISPs use dynamic IP addressing, meaning you get a temporary IP that can change when you restart your router or after a certain time period. For instance, your IP might reset to a new number overnight or when the network reassigns it. If you switch networks (move from home Wi-Fi to a coffee shop Wi-Fi or to mobile data), you'll also get a different IP. The only way to have a constant IP is if you pay for a static IP, which remains the same.
In most cases, you don't need to change your IP address. It doesn't improve normal browsing speed or anything like that. However, there are a few situations where changing your IP might help: for privacy (to prevent websites from knowing your location), to bypass an IP-based ban or geoblock, or to troubleshoot network issues. If you're experiencing problems (like being unable to access certain sites) or you want a fresh identity online, you might consider it. Otherwise, for typical users, it's fine to keep the IP your ISP assigns you.
The most common way to mask or change your public IP is to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN will route your internet traffic through another server and give you a different IP address (often you can choose a location, like getting a UK IP while you're in the US). This hides your real IP from websites. Other options include using a proxy server or the Tor browser (which bounces your connection through multiple nodes). Even simply tethering to your phone or restarting your router can sometimes change your IP (if your ISP assigns a new one). But for a reliable change and privacy, VPNs are the go-to solution.