IP Geolocation in the IPv6 World
We get a lot of questions here at MaxMind about IPv6, and it’s not hard to imagine why. Accuracy is top of mind for every user of IP geolocation and this topic introduces questions about how effective …
IP Geolocation and Network Data
Significant Changes to Accessing and Using GeoLite2 Databases
Reasons For Changes
MaxMind has always been committed to an individual’s right to privacy on the internet. We welcome the burgeoning privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA, for the benefit …
Types of Anonymous IPs and How They Affect Your Business
Anonymous IP addresses (sometimes incorrectly generalized as “proxies”) serve to hide a web user’s true IP address and obfuscate their geolocation. There are legitimate reasons, usually related to …
We Are Listening: Latitude and Longitude Will Remain in the GeoLite2 Databases
Earlier this year, we announced our plans to discontinue the GeoLite Legacy databases. As part of sharing that decision with you, we mentioned that we would be removing latitude and longitude …
Discontinuation of the GeoLite Legacy Databases
Important Update April 11, 2018
Latitude and Longitude Will Remain in the GeoLite2 Databases.
Free and open source code has been part of MaxMind’s technical and organizational foundation since our …
Going Local: How MaxMind Helps GeoFli’s Customers’ Conversion Rates Soar
Digitally savvy consumers are increasingly seeking online experiences tailored to their interests; meanwhile, web personalization companies like GeoFli are increasingly seeking ways to deliver …