198.164.160.83
198.164.160.83 is an IPv4 address announced by AS855, with approximate network location Canada. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name sydnns0129w-198-164-160-83.dhcp-dynamic.fibreop.ns.bellaliant.net. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Bell Aliant Regional Communications, Inc. |
| ASN | AS855 |
| Network Name | BELL-ALIANT |
| CIDR Block | 198.164.160.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | Canada |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | sydnns0129w-198-164-160-83.dhcp-dynamic.fibreop.ns.bellaliant.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | sydnns0129w-198-164-160-83.dhcp-dynamic.fibreop.ns.bellaliant.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 | 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 | AS855 |
| Network Prefix | 198.164.160.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-10-04 17:42:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-08 10:18:55 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 10:57:54 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 14 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 198.164.160.83
Who owns the IP address 198.164.160.83?
198.164.160.83 is registered to Bell Aliant Regional Communications, Inc.. The address falls within the 198.164.160.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 198.164.160.83 located?
Geolocation data places 198.164.160.83 in Canada. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 198.164.160.83 malicious or safe?
198.164.160.83 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 198.164.160.83?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 198.164.160.83 is sydnns0129w-198-164-160-83.dhcp-dynamic.fibreop.ns.bellaliant.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 198.164.160.83 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
198.164.160.83 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.