AS263980: the G3 Telecom EIRELI network

AS263980 is an internet Autonomous System operated by G3 Telecom EIRELI (Brazil). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS263980?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS263980 was assigned to G3 Telecom EIRELI by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS263980 currently announces 10 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 10 thousand addresses (9,984 in all), registered in Brazil. Services from G3 Telecom EIRELI are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS263980 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS263980. That means the other end sits on the G3 Telecom EIRELI network (Brazil). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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