77.98.137.252
77.98.137.252 is an IPv4 address operated by NTL - Virgin Media Limited, GB (AS5089), with approximate network location Rotherham, United Kingdom. Its reverse DNS name is shef-23-b2-v4wan-171257-cust507.vm3.cable.virginm.net. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | AS5089-MNT |
| ASN | AS5089 |
| Network Name | VMCBBUK |
| CIDR Block | 77.98.136.0/23 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | GB |
| Routing operator | NTL - Virgin Media Limited, GB |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | shef-23-b2-v4wan-171257-cust507.vm3.cable.virginm.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | shef-23-b2-v4wan-171257-cust507.vm3.cable.virginm.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.
| caa | Not found at queried name net |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive shef-23-b2-v4wan-171257-cust507.vm3.cable.virginm.net |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.shef-23-b2-v4wan-171257-cust507.vm3.cable.virginm.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 252.137.98.77.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive shef-23-b2-v4wan-171257-cust507.vm3.cable.virginm.net |
☁️ 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 | AS5089 |
| Network Prefix | 77.98.0.0/16 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-05 22:46:33 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-08 02:32:21 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 07:35:08 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 12 |
| Total Observations | 15 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 77.98.137.252
Who owns the IP address 77.98.137.252?
77.98.137.252 is registered to AS5089-MNT. The address falls within the 77.98.136.0/23 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 77.98.137.252 located?
Geolocation data places 77.98.137.252 in Rotherham, 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 77.98.137.252 malicious or safe?
77.98.137.252 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 77.98.137.252?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 77.98.137.252 is shef-23-b2-v4wan-171257-cust507.vm3.cable.virginm.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.