diff --git a/python-ipwhois.spec b/python-ipwhois.spec
index dfc5d5a..e9ddbf3 100644
--- a/python-ipwhois.spec
+++ b/python-ipwhois.spec
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ Full CLI for IPWhois with optional ANSI colored console output
 %python_expand %fdupes %{buildroot}%{$python_sitelib}
 
 %check
+# the tests need internet access
 
 %files %{python_files}
 %doc *.rst