98.23.221.177
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS LLC |
| ASN | AS7029 |
| Network Name | 98-23-216-0 |
| CIDR Block | 98.23.216.0/21 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | h177.221.23.98.static.ip.windstream.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | h177.221.23.98.static.ip.windstream.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS7029 |
| Network Prefix | 98.23.216.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-05 12:24:19 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 12:24:19 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-05 12:30:37 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 13 |
| Total Observations | 13 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 98.23.221.177
Who owns the IP address 98.23.221.177?
98.23.221.177 is registered to WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS LLC. The address falls within the 98.23.216.0/21 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 98.23.221.177 located?
Geolocation data places 98.23.221.177 in Vilonia, AR, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 98.23.221.177 malicious or safe?
98.23.221.177 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 98.23.221.177?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 98.23.221.177 is h177.221.23.98.static.ip.windstream.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 98.23.221.177 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
98.23.221.177 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.