AS272027: the LAUAM MEGARED TELECOM, S.R.L. network

AS272027 is an internet Autonomous System operated by LAUAM MEGARED TELECOM, S.R.L. (the Dominican Republic). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS272027?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS272027 was assigned to LAUAM MEGARED TELECOM, S.R.L. by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS272027 currently announces 10 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 6.7 thousand addresses (6,656 in all), registered in the Dominican Republic. Services from LAUAM MEGARED TELECOM, S.R.L. are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS272027 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS272027. That means the other end sits on the LAUAM MEGARED TELECOM, S.R.L. network (the Dominican Republic). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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