Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
IP Location services almost work by accident rather than by design, Richard explains how they operate. Richard G Clegg is based at Queen Mary University of London.
The video title previously mentioned ISPs which was confusing, title edited for clarity. (an A/B thumbnail test also had some ambiguity so the thumbnail has been locked to one saying 'location services')
Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: jane-st.co/computerphile
This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.
Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at bradyharanblog.com
IP Location services almost work by accident rather than by design, Richard explains how they operate. Richard G Clegg is based at Queen Mary University of London.
The video title previously mentioned ISPs which was confusing, title edited for clarity. (an A/B thumbnail test also had some ambiguity so the thumbnail has been locked to one saying 'location services')
Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: jane-st.co/computerphile
This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.
Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at bradyharanblog.com
