bbc.com - robtex.com
bbc.com
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| NS | m.gtld-servers.net | ||||||
| SOA | a.gtld-servers.netnstld@verisign-grs.com serial=1786201724 | ||||||
rank #61 in the tld
bbc.com
bbc.comis the international-facing website of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), the UK's publicly-funded national broadcaster. It delivers global news, sport, culture, and entertainment to audiences outside the United Kingdom.
Key facts
- Owner / operator: BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
- TLD:
.comβ gTLD - Primary purpose: International news and public-broadcasting content portal
- Status: active
History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1922 | British Broadcasting Company founded; begins radio broadcasts in the UK |
| 1927 | Reconstituted as the British Broadcasting Corporation under a Royal Charter |
| 1994 | BBC launches its first online presence, initially atbbc.co.uk |
Related domains
bbc.co.ukβ the primary UK-audience domain; carries much of the same content; iPlayer and some services remain UK-onlybbcstudios.comβ commercial production and distribution arm of the BBCbbcamerica.comβ US cable channel joint venture site
Semrush Rank:#67 Keywords:10,158,461 Traffic:36,056,098/mo
WOT: SAFE (91/100)
π Tranco rank: #208
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the UK's national public broadcaster and one of the world's oldest and largest broadcasting organizations, founded in 1922. BBC.com serves as its international-facing digital platform, delivering news, entertainment, and educational content to a global audience. The organization is renowned for its impartial journalism, documentary filmmaking, and iconic programming across television, radio, and digital media.
Key Services
- BBC News - Global news coverage and journalism
- BBC iPlayer - Streaming platform for TV and radio content
- BBC World Service - International radio broadcasting in multiple languages
- Entertainment - Drama, documentaries, comedy, and children's programming
Hosting Infrastructure
BBC.com is served by Fastly CDN with Anycast IP addressing for global distribution:
| Record Type | Values |
|---|---|
| IPv4 | 151.101.0.81, 151.101.64.81, 151.101.128.81, 151.101.192.81 |
| IPv6 | 2a04:4e42::81, 2a04:4e42:200::81, 2a04:4e42:400::81, 2a04:4e42:600::81 |
| Nameservers | dns0/dns1.bbc.co.uk, ddns0/ddns1.bbc.co.uk, dns0/dns1.bbc.com, ddns0/ddns1.bbc.com |
| Broadcom/Symantec MessageLabs (cluster8.eu.messagelabs.com) |
The domain uses 8 authoritative nameservers split between bbc.com and bbc.co.uk domains, providing redundancy. Email is handled through enterprise-grade MessageLabs security services. DNSSEC is not enabled (unsigned zone).
Subdomains
webmail.bbc.com |
doctorwho.bbc.com |
crmdev.bbc.com |
account.bbc.com |
www.bbc.com |
shop.bbc.com |
staff.bbc.com |
sandbox.bbc.com |
ddns1.bbc.com |
lyncdiscover.bbc.com |
api.bbc.com |
sip.bbc.com |
bbcshop.bbc.com |
session.bbc.com |
test.bbc.com |
bbcgoodfood.bbc.com |
store.bbc.com |
emails.bbc.com |
bbcamerica.bbc.com |
email.bbc.com |
int.bbc.com |
sli.bbc.com |
mail2133.bbc.com |
developer.bbc.com |
bbciplayer.bbc.com |
uktv.bbc.com |
ddns0.bbc.com |
autodiscover.bbc.com |
pri.bbc.com |
beta.bbc.com |
dns1.bbc.com |
bbcearth.bbc.com |
li.bbc.com |
hybrid.bbc.com |
astest.bbc.com |
dns0.bbc.com |
webmailtest.bbc.com |
tps.bbc.com |
topgear.bbc.com |
emp.bbc.com |
player.bbc.com |
storeuk.bbc.com |
stage.bbc.com |
as.bbc.com |
Same first word
Similar names
DNS History
43 records (19 active, 24 former)
βNSddns0.bbc.co.uk2020-12-11 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSddns0.bbc.com2020-12-11 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSddns1.bbc.co.uk2020-12-11 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSddns1.bbc.com2020-12-11 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSdns0.bbc.co.uk2020-12-11 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSdns0.bbc.com2020-12-11 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSdns1.bbc.co.uk2020-12-11 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSdns1.bbc.com2020-12-11 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSns0.bbcdns.net2020-07-14 β 2020-11-22 Β· 5 obs
β 2020-07-14 23:05:20
β 2020-11-22 08:38:40
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSns0.bbcdns.net.uk2020-07-14 β 2020-11-22 Β· 5 obs
β 2020-07-14 23:05:20
β 2020-11-22 08:38:40
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSns1.bbcdns.net2020-07-14 β 2020-11-22 Β· 5 obs
β 2020-07-14 23:05:20
β 2020-11-22 08:38:40
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSns1.bbcdns.net.uk2020-07-14 β 2020-11-22 Β· 5 obs
β 2020-07-14 23:05:20
β 2020-11-22 08:38:40
β 2020-12-11 06:25:28
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSns3.bbc.co.uk2015-08-29 β 2020-06-23 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-06-23 03:48:20
β 2020-07-14 23:05:20
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSns3.bbc.net.uk2015-08-29 β 2020-06-23 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-06-23 03:48:20
β 2020-07-14 23:05:20
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSns4.bbc.co.uk2015-08-29 β 2020-06-23 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-06-23 03:48:20
β 2020-07-14 23:05:20
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βNSns4.bbc.net.uk2015-08-29 β 2020-06-23 Β· 4 obs
β 2020-06-23 03:48:20
β 2020-07-14 23:05:20
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βMXcluster8.eu.messagelabs.com2015-08-29 β 2026-08-08 Β· 2 obs
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βMXcluster8a.eu.messagelabs.com2015-08-29 β 2026-08-08 Β· 2 obs
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA151.101.0.812017-12-21 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA151.101.128.812017-12-21 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA151.101.192.812017-12-21 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA151.101.64.812017-12-21 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2001:41c1:4008::bbc:12017-10-16 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-10-16 17:55:04
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2001:41c1:4008::bbc:22017-10-16 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-10-16 17:55:04
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2001:41c1:4008::bbc:32017-10-16 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-10-16 17:55:04
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2001:41c1:4008::bbc:42017-10-16 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-10-16 17:55:04
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2001:41c1:400c::bbc:12017-10-16 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-10-16 17:55:04
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2001:41c1:400c::bbc:22017-10-16 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-10-16 17:55:04
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2001:41c1:400c::bbc:32017-10-16 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-10-16 17:55:04
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2001:41c1:400c::bbc:42017-10-16 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2017-10-16 17:55:04
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA212.58.244.182015-08-29 β 2015-11-29 Β· 4 obs
β 2015-11-29 21:28:06
β 2015-12-02 15:44:18
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA212.58.244.202015-08-29 β 2015-11-29 Β· 4 obs
β 2015-11-29 21:28:06
β 2015-12-02 15:44:18
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA212.58.244.222015-12-02 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2015-12-02 15:44:18
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA212.58.244.232015-12-02 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2015-12-02 15:44:18
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA212.58.246.1032015-08-29 β 2015-11-29 Β· 4 obs
β 2015-11-29 21:28:06
β 2015-12-02 15:44:18
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA212.58.246.1042015-08-29 β 2015-11-29 Β· 4 obs
β 2015-11-29 21:28:06
β 2015-12-02 15:44:18
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA212.58.246.782015-12-02 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2015-12-02 15:44:18
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA212.58.246.792015-12-02 β 2017-12-13 Β· 5 obs
β 2015-12-02 15:44:18
β 2017-12-13 05:27:30
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2a04:4e42::812017-12-21 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2a04:4e42:200::812017-12-21 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2a04:4e42:400::812017-12-21 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
βA2a04:4e42:600::812017-12-21 β 2026-08-08 Β· 3 obs
β 2017-12-21 07:01:04
β 2026-08-08 15:22:24
π DNS Trace
π Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | a.gtld-servers.net, h.gtld-servers.net, i.gtld-servers.net, l.gtld-servers.net... | - |
| bbc.com | dns0.bbc.co.uk, dns1.bbc.co.uk, ddns0.bbc.co.uk, ddns1.bbc.co.uk... | 8 records |
β Authoritative Response
Server:148.163.199.193
NS records: dns0.bbc.co.uk, dns1.bbc.co.uk, ddns0.bbc.co.uk, ddns1.bbc.co.uk, dns0.bbc.com, dns1.bbc.com, ddns0.bbc.com, ddns1.bbc.com
π DNSSEC Status
β οΈ Insecure (no DNSSEC)
No DS record for bbc.com (unsigned zone)
β±οΈ Timing
Total: 363ms | Queries: -
π Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 151.101.0.81, 151.101.64.81... |
| AAAA | 4 | 2a04:4e42::81, 2a04:4e42:200::81... |
| NS | 8 | dns0.bbc.co.uk, dns0.bbc.com... |
| MX | 2 | cluster8.eu.messagelabs.com (pri: 10), cluster8a.eu.messagelabs.com (pri: 20) |
| TXT | 14 | v=spf1 ip4:212.58.224.0/19 ip4:132.185.0, Validity-Domain-Verification=TYXJnAeGHNF... |
| SOA | 1 | ns.bbc.co.uk hostmaster.bbc.co.uk |
π Glue Records Collected
Total: 8
In-bailiwick: 8 (dns0.bbc.com, dns0.bbc.com, dns1.bbc.com...)
Related
Analysis
Hierarchy
bbc.com serves as parent to webmail.bbc.com, doctorwho.bbc.com, crmdev.bbc.com, account.bbc.com, www.bbc.com along with a few other host names.
IP Addresses
bbc.com has 8 IP addresses β 151.101.0.81, 151.101.64.81, 151.101.128.81 and 5 more.
enthuse.tv, bbc.co.uk, nurseryinvoices.com and two other host names share IP numbers with bbc.com.
Name Servers
bbc.com delegates authority to 9 name servers: ddns0.bbc.com, ddns1.bbc.com, dns0.bbc.com plus 6 other.
bbc.com has at least partial name server overlap with other domains, such as bbc.com.tr, worldthisweekend.com, 254.58.212.in-addr.arpa and two others.
ns.bbc.co.uk, dns1.bbc.com and dns0.bbc.co.uk β plus 7 other name servers β are commonly paired with these name servers.
Hostnames that resolve to two IP addresses:
ddns0.bbc.com directs traffic to 148.163.199.129 and 2607:f740:e04e:8::1.
ddns1.bbc.com directs traffic to 148.163.199.193 and 2607:f740:e04e:c::1.
dns0.bbc.com directs traffic to 198.51.44.73 and 2620:4d:4000:6259:7:9:0:3.
dns1.bbc.com directs traffic to 198.51.45.73 and 2a00:edc0:6259:7:9::4.
ddns0.bbc.co.uk directs traffic to 148.163.199.1 and 2607:f740:e04e::1.
ddns1.bbc.co.uk directs traffic to 148.163.199.65 and 2607:f740:e04e:4::1.
dns0.bbc.co.uk directs traffic to 198.51.44.9 and 2620:4d:4000:6259:7:9:0:1.
dns1.bbc.co.uk directs traffic to 198.51.45.9 and 2a00:edc0:6259:7:9::2.
Hosts with just one IP address:
ns.bbc.co.uk has the IP address 132.185.161.100.
Mail Servers
Mail for bbc.com is handled by two mail servers β cluster8.eu.messagelabs.com and cluster8a.eu.messagelabs.com.
bbc.com uses an identical mail server configuration to several other domains β among them vbj.de, frontlineelectronics.co.uk, novartisconsumerhealth.nl and two more.
bbc.com has at least partial mail server overlap with other domains such as message.aliant.net, stradivarius.ca, skim.nl and two more.
This set of mail servers commonly appears together with the mail servers mail3.inditex.com.
Hostnames that resolve to 6 IP addresses:
Hostname cluster8.eu.messagelabs.com directs to 85.158.142.211, 85.158.142.216 and 195.245.230.195 along with 3 other IP addresses.
Hosts with just one IP address:
cluster8a.eu.messagelabs.com has the IP address 34.91.159.228.