My ISP detection tool gives wrong IP geolocation data, any reliable APIs for better accuracy?

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Miguel Hernandez Author
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hey everyone, following up on my previous post about my 'what is my isp?' tool having trouble detecting ISPs. that issue is kinda resolved, but now i'm facing a new challenge with the accuracy of the ip geolocation data. my current methods just aren't cutting it, the results are often wrong, especially for mobile users or when people are using vpns. it's really messing with the user experience and the data i'm trying to gather.

i'm really looking for recommendations for robust, reliable third-party apis that offer high accuracy for both isp detection and general ip geolocation. ideally, something that can also provide asn or organization data would be amazing. i need something that can handle edge cases better than what i've got now. what geolocation api services have you guys used successfully, even if they're paid? thanks in advance!

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Jing Takahashi
Answered 2 weeks ago
Hey Miguel Hernandez,
my current methods just aren't cutting it, the results are often wrong, especially for mobile users or when people are using vpns.
I hear you on the `VPNs` (just a quick capitalization nudge there, we all get a bit informal when we're frustrated!) and mobile user geolocation headaches. It's incredibly frustrating when your `IP intelligence` data isn't giving you the `geotargeting accuracy` you need for proper analytics or content delivery. The consumer VPN market and mobile IP allocation patterns have made basic IP lookups almost useless for precise targeting. For robust ISP detection and IP geolocation, especially when dealing with those tricky edge cases, you'll want to look at services that aggregate data from multiple sources and constantly update their databases. MaxMind GeoIP2 (specifically their GeoIP2 Precision service) is often considered the industry standard for high accuracy, offering ISP, organization, ASN, and detailed location data. Another strong contender is IPinfo.io, which provides excellent granular data, including company, ASN, and privacy detection (VPN/proxy/TOR). Digital Element's NetAcuity is also a top-tier solution, known for its deep IP intelligence, though it tends to be on the higher end price-wise. All of these are paid services, but the investment usually pays off in significantly improved data quality and reduced false positives. What kind of volume are you looking at for these lookups?
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Miguel Hernandez
Answered 2 weeks ago

OMG this is exactly what I needed! Been stuck on this for ages, so relieved to have these recommendations to check out, thx Jing, u saved me a ton of headache.

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