AS273982: the ELS INTER TELECOMUNICACIONES, S.R.L. network

AS273982 is an internet Autonomous System operated by ELS INTER TELECOMUNICACIONES, 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 AS273982?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS273982 was assigned to ELS INTER TELECOMUNICACIONES, 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

AS273982 currently announces 2 IPv4 block(s), totaling 512 addresses (512 in all), registered in the Dominican Republic. Services from ELS INTER TELECOMUNICACIONES, S.R.L. are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS273982 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS273982. That means the other end sits on the ELS INTER TELECOMUNICACIONES, 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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