142.127.20.238 is an IPv4 address announced by AS577, with approximate network location Montreal, Canada. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name lnsm6-montreal02-142-127-20-238.internet.virginmobile.ca. As of November 11, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Virgin Home Quebec |
| ASN | AS577 |
| Network Name | BELL-ICN-127-1 |
| CIDR Block | 142.127.16.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | Canada |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | lnsm6-montreal02-142-127-20-238.internet.virginmobile.ca |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | lnsm6-montreal02-142-127-20-238.internet.virginmobile.ca |
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 | Mobile |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | AS577 |
| Network Prefix | 142.127.0.0/16 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 20% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 17% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 23:50:24 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-10 13:42:33 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-11 23:12:27 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 142.127.20.238
Who owns the IP address 142.127.20.238?
142.127.20.238 is registered to Virgin Home Quebec. The address falls within the 142.127.16.0/20 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 142.127.20.238 located?
Geolocation data places 142.127.20.238 in Montreal, QC, Canada. The local time zone is America/Toronto. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 142.127.20.238 malicious or safe?
142.127.20.238 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 142.127.20.238?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 142.127.20.238 is lnsm6-montreal02-142-127-20-238.internet.virginmobile.ca. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 142.127.20.238 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
142.127.20.238 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.