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IPinfo reveals how most VPNs misrepresent locations and why real IP geolocation requires active measurement, not claims.
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IPinfo analyzed 20 major VPN providers and found most don’t route traffic through the countries they claim. Using ProbeNet’s real-time internet measurements, IPinfo uncovered widespread use of virtual locations, country mismatches spanning thousands of kilometers, and major inaccuracies in legacy IP datasets—showing why evidence-based IP geolocation matters for trust, security, and compliance.