173.53.83.166 is an IPv4 address announced by AS701, with approximate network location Richmond, United States. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name pool-173-53-83-166.rcmdva.fios.verizon.net. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Verizon Business |
| ASN | AS701 |
| Network Name | VIS-BLOCK |
| CIDR Block | 173.48.0.0/12 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | pool-173-53-83-166.rcmdva.fios.verizon.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | pool-173-53-83-166.rcmdva.fios.verizon.net |
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 | Multi-Service Host |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8080 | http-alt | tcp | — |
| 3389 | rdp | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS701 |
| Network Prefix | 173.53.64.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 37% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 33% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 22% | 8 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Recent
| First Seen | 2026-11-01 17:32:36 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-14 11:12:49 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 19:25:23 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Recent |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.53.83.166
Who owns the IP address 173.53.83.166?
173.53.83.166 is registered to Verizon Business. The address falls within the 173.48.0.0/12 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.53.83.166 located?
Geolocation data places 173.53.83.166 in Richmond, US-VA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 173.53.83.166 malicious or safe?
173.53.83.166 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 173.53.83.166?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 173.53.83.166 is pool-173-53-83-166.rcmdva.fios.verizon.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 173.53.83.166?
Responsive ports observed on 173.53.83.166 include 8080, 3389. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 173.53.83.166 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
173.53.83.166 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.