AS27822: the Emerging Markets Communications de Argentina S.R.L network

AS27822 is an internet Autonomous System operated by Emerging Markets Communications de Argentina S.R.L (Argentina). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS27822?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS27822 was assigned to Emerging Markets Communications de Argentina 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

AS27822 currently announces 3 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 1 thousand addresses (1,024 in all), registered in Argentina. Services from Emerging Markets Communications de Argentina S.R.L are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS27822 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS27822. That means the other end sits on the Emerging Markets Communications de Argentina S.R.L network (Argentina). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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