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Coverage of the IP address space, and difference from the other IP databases

WorldIP differs from similar databases in about 30% of the used IP address space.
This is because they mostly use whois-data, without regard to real use of networks.
An example: the network of Kodak 192.232.64.0 - 192.232.127.255.
Other databases show the USA for the entire network, but in reality it consists of the following subnets:
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"WIP-Tools"

WIP-tools include pings, traceroutes and Reverse DNS. Pings can be performed simultaneously on all servers. This option for traces will be available soon. Use our monitoring servers to analyse the IP addresses and networks.
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Why WorldIP data rather than whois data. Examples.

Whois contains information such as geographic locations of network owners, and not the geographic location of networks themselves. But these data are also often inaccurate, sometimes even intentionally erroneous.
Here are only a few cases with examples as disadvantages of such information.
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Database and API Features

WorldIP Free Geolocation Database

WorldIP Database helps determine exact geographic locations of Internet users based on their IP address. It supports all types of IP addresses and networks, including satellite networks. It is completely free for personal and business use, but we will be very glad, if you include a link back to WIPmania.com on your website.
The database is available for immediate download in any of the following formats
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