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Resolver
Resolver ASN
AS36692
Resolver IP
146.112.136.79
Resolver Network Name
Cisco OpenDNS, LLC
Report ID
20250222T052112Z_webconnectivity_BG_42794_n1_aWQVG45WT7eCLdJI
Platform
android
Software Name
ooniprobe-android-unattended (4.0.2)
Measurement Engine
ooniprobe-engine (3.24.0)