PeeringDB Network Scraper — ASN, ISP & Peering Data

Extract structured network data from PeeringDB, the world's authoritative internet interconnection registry. This Actor scrapes the public PeeringDB API to deliver clean, structured records on ISPs, content networks, NSPs, enterprise networks, and more — with no authentication required.

What is PeeringDB?

PeeringDB is the canonical global registry of networks that participate in internet peering and interconnection. It is maintained voluntarily by the networking community and lists over 35,000 registered Autonomous Systems (ASNs) — from global hyperscalers like Google (AS15169) and Meta (AS32934), to regional ISPs, cable operators, universities, and enterprise networks.

Unlike commercial databases, PeeringDB data is freely accessible via its public API, is updated in near-real-time as networks update their own profiles, and represents the ground truth for network-level B2B intelligence.

Why scrape PeeringDB?

Telecom and datacenter sales teams use PeeringDB to build lead lists of ISPs and content networks — the exact organizations that buy transit bandwidth, rack space, and colocation services. A single deal in this vertical is worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Network engineers use PeeringDB to identify prospective peering partners — networks with open peering policies, matching traffic ratios, and presence at the same Internet Exchange Points (IXPs).

B2B lead generation targeting network operators, ISPs, CDN providers, and enterprise IT departments. PeeringDB provides verified ASN ownership, contact URLs, traffic profiles, and routing policy data that no generic directory offers.

Research and intelligence on the structure of the internet — which networks are growing (rising prefix counts), which have open vs. restrictive peering policies, which support IPv6.

Data you can extract

Field	Description
asn	Autonomous System Number — globally unique network identifier
name	Network's registered name
aka	Common alternative name or abbreviation
nameLong	Full legal name of the network
website	Official website URL
infoType	Network category: NSP, Content, Cable/DSL/ISP, Enterprise, etc.
infoScope	Geographic scope: Global, Regional, Domestic, International
infoTraffic	Traffic volume tier (e.g., "100-1000Gbps")
infoRatio	Traffic ratio (Mostly Inbound, Balanced, Mostly Outbound)
ipv4PrefixCount	Number of IPv4 routes announced
ipv6PrefixCount	Number of IPv6 routes announced
supportsIpv6	Whether the network supports IPv6
policyGeneral	Peering policy (Open, Selective, Restrictive, No)
policyUrl	Link to the network's peering policy page
irrAsSet	IRR AS-SET used for routing policy
lookingGlass	URL to the network's Looking Glass tool
routeServer	Route server contact info
peeringdbUrl	Direct link to the network's PeeringDB profile
created	Date the network was registered on PeeringDB
updated	Date the network profile was last updated

How to scrape PeeringDB network data

1. Find this Actor in the Apify Store — search "PeeringDB" or click the link above.
2. Click "Try for free" to open the Actor in your Apify Console.
3. Configure your input (all fields are optional for a full scrape):
   • Leave all fields empty to scrape all registered networks (35,000+).
   • Enter a specific ASN to look up a single network (e.g., 15169 for Google).
   • Use Network Name Contains to filter by name substring (e.g., Comcast).
   • Use Network Type Filter to restrict to a category (e.g., Cable/DSL/ISP).
   • Set Maximum Results to control how many records you want.
4. Click "Start" to begin the run.
5. Download your results as JSON, CSV, or XML from the Dataset tab when the run completes.

Input example

{
  "infoType": "Cable/DSL/ISP",
  "infoScope": "Regional",
  "maxResults": 500
}

Output example

{
  "asn": 7922,
  "name": "Comcast Cable Communications, LLC",
  "aka": "Comcast",
  "nameLong": "Comcast Cable Communications, LLC",
  "website": "https://www.comcast.com",
  "infoType": "Cable/DSL/ISP",
  "infoScope": "Domestic",
  "infoTraffic": ">100Gbps",
  "infoRatio": "Mostly Outbound",
  "ipv4PrefixCount": 6500,
  "ipv6PrefixCount": 400,
  "supportsIpv6": true,
  "policyGeneral": "Selective",
  "policyUrl": "https://www.comcast.com/peering",
  "irrAsSet": "AS-COMCAST",
  "lookingGlass": "https://lg.comcast.net",
  "routeServer": "",
  "peeringdbUrl": "https://www.peeringdb.com/net/3",
  "created": "2010-07-09T09:02:44Z",
  "updated": "2025-03-15T12:44:02Z"
}

FAQ

Q: Does scraping PeeringDB require authentication or API keys? A: No. PeeringDB's network listing API (/api/net) is publicly accessible without any credentials. This Actor makes no authenticated requests.

Q: How many networks are on PeeringDB? A: As of mid-2026, PeeringDB has over 35,000 registered networks. A full scrape with no filters takes a few minutes and produces a comprehensive dataset of the global internet's routing participants.

Q: How fresh is the data? A: PeeringDB is updated continuously by the network operators themselves. The updated field on each record shows when it was last modified. Most active networks update their profiles at least annually.

Q: What is an ASN and why does it matter for B2B sales? A: An Autonomous System Number (ASN) is a globally unique identifier assigned to a network by a Regional Internet Registry (ARIN, RIPE, APNIC, etc.). Every ISP, CDN, cloud provider, and large enterprise operates at least one ASN. ASN ownership is publicly registered and legally tied to an organization, making it one of the most reliable B2B identifiers in the telecom and datacenter industries.

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Legal disclaimer

This Actor uses the publicly accessible PeeringDB REST API, which is designed for programmatic access. PeeringDB data is made available under the PeeringDB Terms of Use. All data extracted is publicly available without authentication. Use this Actor responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws and PeeringDB's terms of service. Do not use extracted data for spam, harassment, or any unlawful purpose. For questions, contact the Actor author.