Proxy moved? ANSWER
Yes, it’s entirely possible. Here’s why:
1. IP addresses are not always fixed
Many IP addresses, especially with mobile operators, broadband and cloud providers, can be reused or moved between regions.
2- Geolocation databases – not instantly updated
Services that determine IP geolocation (MaxMind, IP2Location, etc.) use databases that are updated with a delay.
For example:
Today an IP is used in New York City – it is recorded as “NY”.
A week later, that IP is redistributed and starts being used in New Jersey.
Until the databases are updated – it can still “shine” as New York, and then change to New Jersey.
3. Border Zones
New York and New Jersey are next to each other, and often the same IP can be geographically defined differently by different bases. For example:
MaxMind will show NY.
Ipapi will show NJ.
Google services may generally show location by the point of the nearest network node that is physically closer to NJ.
Conclusion:
Yes, an IP address can “move” from New York to New Jersey in a couple weeks, especially if:
- it’s an IP from a mobile/dynamic provider;
- it’s issued through NAT or a proxy;
- the geolocation database has simply updated and more accurately pinpointed the position.
Yes, switching IP geolocation from Suffern, NY to Mahwah, NJ is totally realistic and logical because:
📍 Geographically:
Suffern, NY and Mahwah, NJ are neighboring towns.
They are literally a 5 minute drive from each other, right on the border of the states of New York and New Jersey.
Many internet providers serve both areas at once.
📡 Why it might have changed:
The geolocation base was updated – the service determined the coordinates more accurately and shifted the location to the nearest major city (Mahwah).
IP address moved physically – if it’s mobile internet, VPN, proxy or dynamic pool – the ISP may have reused the address.
The ISP’s infrastructure has changed – for example, the tower or node through which the traffic goes has changed to Mahwah.
💡 Examples of services where you can track your shift:
https://ipinfo.io – will show current geolocation.
https://securitytrails.com – shows IP history (if available).
https://db-ip.com – can give accuracy to city.