AS27998: the Contecon Guayaquil S.A. network

AS27998 is an internet Autonomous System operated by Contecon Guayaquil S.A. (Ecuador). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS27998?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS27998 was assigned to Contecon Guayaquil S.A. by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS27998 currently announces 1 IPv4 block(s), totaling 256 addresses (256 in all), registered in Ecuador. Services from Contecon Guayaquil S.A. are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS27998 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS27998. That means the other end sits on the Contecon Guayaquil S.A. network (Ecuador). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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