What Is My ISP?
Your ISP (internet service provider) is the company connecting you to the internet. Here is yours, detected live:
Your internet provider
Anthropic, PBC
- ASN
- AS16509
- Your IP
- 216.73.217.112
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio, US
What does an ISP do?
Your ISP owns the network your traffic travels on. It assigns your public IP address, routes your requests across the internet, and can see which sites you visit unless you use encryption or a VPN.
Why your ISP matters
Your ISP determines your speed, your IP address, and what your connection reveals about you. Streaming services use it to decide which shows you can watch, and websites use it to show local content. If any of that bothers you, a VPN replaces your ISP in the eyes of websites with the VPN provider instead.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which ISP I have?
The fastest way is this page: your provider is shown above, detected automatically from your connection. You can also check any bill or the sticker on your router.
Is my ISP the same on Wi-Fi and mobile data?
No. On Wi-Fi your ISP is your home internet provider. On mobile data it is your cellular carrier, which is why your IP address changes between the two.
Can I hide my ISP from websites?
A VPN hides your real ISP by routing traffic through its own servers, so sites see the VPN provider instead. Four methods that work.
What is an ASN?
An Autonomous System Number identifies your provider's network on the internet. It is the technical ID behind the ISP name shown above.