173.179.72.79 is an IPv4 address announced by AS5769, with approximate network location Québec, Canada. Its reverse DNS name is modemcable079.72-179-173.mc.videotron.ca. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Videotron Ltee |
| ASN | AS5769 |
| Network Name | VL-DHCPVIDEOTRON-MH-ADB34800 |
| CIDR Block | 173.179.72.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | Canada |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | modemcable079.72-179-173.mc.videotron.ca |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | modemcable079.72-179-173.mc.videotron.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 | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
No specific classification
🔍 15 signal types · 15 observations collected
This report is generated from 15+ independent intelligence signals including
ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds,
behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
Full dossier details are available via our API.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.179.72.79
Who owns the IP address 173.179.72.79?
173.179.72.79 is registered to Videotron Ltee. The address falls within the 173.179.72.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.179.72.79 located?
Geolocation data places 173.179.72.79 in Québec, QC, Canada. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 173.179.72.79 malicious or safe?
173.179.72.79 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 173.179.72.79?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 173.179.72.79 is modemcable079.72-179-173.mc.videotron.ca. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
