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Connection:
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Content-Length:
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Content-Type:
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Resolver

Resolver ASN
AS2856
Resolver IP
81.154.212.1
Resolver Network Name
British Telecommunications PLC
Measurement UID
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Report ID
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Platform
android
Software Name
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Measurement Engine
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Raw Measurement Data

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