94.4.138.246
94.4.138.246 is an IPv4 address announced by AS5607, with approximate network location Manchester, United Kingdom. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name 5e048af6.bb.isp.sky.com. As of November 12, 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 | 94.4.0.0/14 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | GB |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 5e048af6.bb.isp.sky.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 5e048af6.bb.isp.sky.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.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | AS5607 |
| Network Prefix | 94.0.0.0/12 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-10-07 23:13:44 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-11 08:05:54 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 16:07:43 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 15 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 94.4.138.246
Who owns the IP address 94.4.138.246?
94.4.138.246 is registered to Sky UK Broadband Hostmaster. The address falls within the 94.4.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 94.4.138.246 located?
Geolocation data places 94.4.138.246 in Manchester, 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 94.4.138.246 malicious or safe?
94.4.138.246 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 94.4.138.246?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 94.4.138.246 is 5e048af6.bb.isp.sky.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 94.4.138.246 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
94.4.138.246 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.