116.72.36.138 is an IPv4 address announced by AS17488, with approximate network location Surat, India. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name 36.72.116.138.hathway.com. As of November 11, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | HATHWAY CABLE AND DATACOM LIMITED |
| ASN | AS17488 |
| Network Name | HATHWAY-NET |
| CIDR Block | 116.72.0.0/14 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Network registration country | IN |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 36.72.116.138.hathway.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 36.72.116.138.hathway.com |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS17488 |
| Network Prefix | 116.72.32.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Aging
| First Seen | 2026-10-29 11:11:04 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-30 13:41:07 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-11 16:25:46 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Aging |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 14 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 116.72.36.138
Who owns the IP address 116.72.36.138?
116.72.36.138 is registered to HATHWAY CABLE AND DATACOM LIMITED. The address falls within the 116.72.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 116.72.36.138 located?
Geolocation data places 116.72.36.138 in Surat, Gujarat, India. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 116.72.36.138 malicious or safe?
116.72.36.138 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 116.72.36.138?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 116.72.36.138 is 36.72.116.138.hathway.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 116.72.36.138 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
116.72.36.138 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.