AS7203 M247 Ltd
datacenter · based in United Kingdom · IPLogs default verdict: Datacenter IP
- ASN
- AS7203
- Name
- M247 Ltd
- Category
- datacenter
- Country
- United Kingdom
- IPLogs verdict
- Datacenter IP
- Proxy backbone
- Yes
About M247 Ltd
M247 global hosting. Often rebranded by VPN resellers. Residential-proxy backbone member.
How IPLogs classifies AS7203
When the detection engine sees an IP that routes through AS7203, it checks three lists: (1) the curated VPN-provider ASN list, (2) the datacenter / hosting ASN list, and (3) the trusted CDN allowlist. Matches produce one of vpn_asn, dc_ip, or no flag respectively. Keywords in the org name (e.g. "vpn", "proxy", "anonym") may also trigger vpn_org_keyword even for unknown ASNs.
Use the ASN as a shortcut when you want to block a whole hosting provider at the edge rather than maintaining a per-IP list.
Authoritative sources for AS7203
Third-party registries where you can verify the announcements, peer relationships, and WHOIS registration for this ASN.
Frequently asked questions about AS7203
+Is AS7203 (M247 Ltd) a VPN, datacenter, or residential network?
IPLogs classifies M247 Ltd (AS7203) as a datacenter / hosting network based in United Kingdom. The default verdict for any IP that routes through this ASN is "Datacenter IP".
+Is AS7203 a residential proxy backbone?
Yes. M247 Ltd (AS7203) is a known residential-proxy backbone. IPLogs flags IPs from this ASN with the residential_proxy_backbone signal, which raises the suspicion score even when the IP otherwise looks residential.
+Who operates AS7203 and where is it registered?
M247 Ltd (AS7203) operates in United Kingdom.
+How do I check or block AS7203 traffic?
Send any suspect IP to the IPLogs API — POST https://iplogs.com/v1/check with body {"ip":"<ip>"} — and the response reports the originating ASN plus whether it matched the VPN, datacenter, or CDN lists. To block a whole hosting network at the edge, filter on AS7203 instead of maintaining a per-IP list. Copy-paste recipes for Cloudflare WAF, Nginx, and Stripe Radar are at /guides/block-vpn-traffic.