AS328608: the Africa-on-Cloud-AS network

AS328608 is an internet Autonomous System operated by Africa-on-Cloud-AS (South Africa). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS328608?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS328608 was assigned to Africa-on-Cloud-AS by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS328608 currently announces 156 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 112.6 thousand addresses (112,640 in all), registered in South Africa. Services from Africa-on-Cloud-AS are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS328608 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS328608. That means the other end sits on the Africa-on-Cloud-AS network (South Africa). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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