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Q: How do I correct my physical location?

Mapping and other internet sites default my physical location to a town 40 miles from my home. I have heard the this may be the location of my internet provider. How can I correct this?

Mac mini (Late 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Dec 20, 2015 1:48 PM

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  • by MrHoffman,

    MrHoffman MrHoffman Dec 20, 2015 2:15 PM in response to JDD828
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    Dec 20, 2015 2:15 PM in response to JDD828

    IP lookups are notoriously inaccurate at anything below the country level.

     

    it wouldn't surprise me that the pool of IP addresses that some ISPs are using do span 40 miles / 60 km or more, too.   But if you want to discuss that, check with your ISP.

     

    If you're using iOS devices and Wi-Fi, Apple (if granted permission) will locate your local Wi-Fi network.