5.68.242.159
5.68.242.159 is an IPv4 address operated by BSKYB-BROADBAND-AS - Sky UK Limited, GB (AS5607), with approximate network location Wigan, United Kingdom. Its reverse DNS name is 0544f29f.skybroadband.com. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Sky UK Broadband Hostmaster |
| ASN | AS5607 |
| Network Name | BSKYB-BROADBAND |
| CIDR Block | 5.68.0.0/14 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | GB |
| Routing operator | BSKYB-BROADBAND-AS - Sky UK Limited, GB |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 0544f29f.skybroadband.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 0544f29f.skybroadband.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.
| caa | Not found at queried name com |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 0544f29f.skybroadband.com |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.0544f29f.skybroadband.com |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 159.242.68.5.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 0544f29f.skybroadband.com |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS5607 |
| Network Prefix | 5.64.0.0/13 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-06 00:13:04 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-08 02:24:12 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 07:53:48 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 5.68.242.159
Who owns the IP address 5.68.242.159?
5.68.242.159 is registered to Sky UK Broadband Hostmaster. The address falls within the 5.68.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 5.68.242.159 located?
Geolocation data places 5.68.242.159 in Wigan, England, United Kingdom. The local time zone is Europe/London. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 5.68.242.159 malicious or safe?
5.68.242.159 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 5.68.242.159?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 5.68.242.159 is 0544f29f.skybroadband.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.